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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.51, 1,612.62 and 644.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.51, 1,612.62 and 644.55 is: 889.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.51 : 1,612.62 = 644.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.51/1,612.62 = 644.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.51x = 1,612.62 × 644.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.51x = 1,039,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,414.22/1,168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.52

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