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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.47, 1,612.44 and 670.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.47, 1,612.44 and 670.74 is: 925.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.47 : 1,612.44 = 670.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.47/1,612.44 = 670.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.47x = 1,612.44 × 670.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.47x = 1,081,528.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,528.01/1,168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.59

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