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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.48, 1,611.96 and 696.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.48, 1,611.96 and 696.08 is: 960.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.48 : 1,611.96 = 696.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.48/1,611.96 = 696.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.48x = 1,611.96 × 696.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.48x = 1,122,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,053.12/1,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.27

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