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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.29, 1,611.73 and 670.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.29, 1,611.73 and 670.81 is: 925.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.29 : 1,611.73 = 670.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.29/1,611.73 = 670.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.29x = 1,611.73 × 670.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.29x = 1,081,164.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,164.60/1,168.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.42

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