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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.56, 1,611.54 and 1,075.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.56, 1,611.54 and 1,075.50 is: 1,483.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.56 : 1,611.54 = 1,075.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.56/1,611.54 = 1,075.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.56x = 1,611.54 × 1,075.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.56x = 1,733,211.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,211.27/1,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.20

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