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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.38, 1,609.47 and 946.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.38, 1,609.47 and 946.71 is: 1,304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.38 : 1,609.47 = 946.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.38/1,609.47 = 946.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.38x = 1,609.47 × 946.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.38x = 1,523,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,701.34/1,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.11

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