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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.61, 1,612.68 and 637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.61, 1,612.68 and 637.52 is: 879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.61 : 1,612.68 = 637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.61/1,612.68 = 637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.61x = 1,612.68 × 637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.61x = 1,028,115.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,115.75/1,168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.78

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