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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.39, 1,612.30 and 644.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.39, 1,612.30 and 644.43 is: 889.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.39 : 1,612.30 = 644.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.39/1,612.30 = 644.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.39x = 1,612.30 × 644.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.39x = 1,039,014.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,014.49/1,168.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.27

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