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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.38, 1,612.08 and 702.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.38, 1,612.08 and 702.54 is: 969.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.38 : 1,612.08 = 702.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.38/1,612.08 = 702.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.38x = 1,612.08 × 702.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.38x = 1,132,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,550.68/1,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.33

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