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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.40, 1,611.24 and 906.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.40, 1,611.24 and 906.32 is: 1,249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.40 : 1,611.24 = 906.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.40/1,611.24 = 906.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.40x = 1,611.24 × 906.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.40x = 1,460,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,299.04/1,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.83

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