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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.41, 1,610.19 and 836.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.41, 1,610.19 and 836.27 is: 1,152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.41 : 1,610.19 = 836.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.41/1,610.19 = 836.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.41x = 1,610.19 × 836.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.41x = 1,346,545.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,545.54/1,168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.46

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