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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.50, 1,612.52 and 671.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.50, 1,612.52 and 671.17 is: 926.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.50 : 1,612.52 = 671.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.50/1,612.52 = 671.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.50x = 1,612.52 × 671.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.50x = 1,082,269.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,269.00/1,168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.21

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