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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.49, 1,612.44 and 696.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.49, 1,612.44 and 696.42 is: 961.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.49 : 1,612.44 = 696.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.49/1,612.44 = 696.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.49x = 1,612.44 × 696.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.49x = 1,122,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,935.46/1,168.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.01

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