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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.39, 1,612.61 and 671.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.39, 1,612.61 and 671.37 is: 926.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.39 : 1,612.61 = 671.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.39/1,612.61 = 671.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.39x = 1,612.61 × 671.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.39x = 1,082,657.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,657.98/1,168.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.62

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