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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.34, 1,612.23 and 670.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.34, 1,612.23 and 670.62 is: 925.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.34 : 1,612.23 = 670.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.34/1,612.23 = 670.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.34x = 1,612.23 × 670.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.34x = 1,081,199.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,199.10/1,168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.42

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