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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.44, 1,612.50 and 696.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.44, 1,612.50 and 696.22 is: 960.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.44 : 1,612.50 = 696.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.44/1,612.50 = 696.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.44x = 1,612.50 × 696.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.44x = 1,122,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,654.75/1,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.82

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