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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.43, 1,612.36 and 671.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.43, 1,612.36 and 671.03 is: 925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.43 : 1,612.36 = 671.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.43/1,612.36 = 671.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.43x = 1,612.36 × 671.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.43x = 1,081,946.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,946.05/1,168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.99

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