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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.46, 1,612.50 and 644.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.46, 1,612.50 and 644.54 is: 889.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.46 : 1,612.50 = 644.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.46/1,612.50 = 644.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.46x = 1,612.50 × 644.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.46x = 1,039,320.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,320.75/1,168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.48

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