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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.38, 1,612.16 and 702.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.38, 1,612.16 and 702.64 is: 969.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.38 : 1,612.16 = 702.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.38/1,612.16 = 702.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.38x = 1,612.16 × 702.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.38x = 1,132,768.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,768.10/1,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.52

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