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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.62, 1,612.91 and 696.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.62, 1,612.91 and 696.37 is: 961.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.62 : 1,612.91 = 696.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.62/1,612.91 = 696.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.62x = 1,612.91 × 696.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.62x = 1,123,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,177.20/1,168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.11

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