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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.41, 1,611.90 and 670.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.41, 1,611.90 and 670.95 is: 925.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.41 : 1,611.90 = 670.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.41/1,611.90 = 670.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.41x = 1,611.90 × 670.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.41x = 1,081,504.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,504.31/1,168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.62

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