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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.62, 1,613.20 and 836.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.62, 1,613.20 and 836.47 is: 1,154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.62 : 1,613.20 = 836.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.62/1,613.20 = 836.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.62x = 1,613.20 × 836.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.62x = 1,349,393.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,393.40/1,168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.69

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