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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.32, 1,750.20 and 680.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.32, 1,750.20 and 680.36 is: 1,019.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.32 : 1,750.20 = 680.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.32/1,750.20 = 680.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.32x = 1,750.20 × 680.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.32x = 1,190,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,757.32/1,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.20

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