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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.63, 1,612.70 and 644.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.63, 1,612.70 and 644.65 is: 889.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.63 : 1,612.70 = 644.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.63/1,612.70 = 644.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.63x = 1,612.70 × 644.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.63x = 1,039,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,627.06/1,168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.61

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