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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.64, 1,611.02 and 836.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.64, 1,611.02 and 836.49 is: 1,153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.64 : 1,611.02 = 836.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.64/1,611.02 = 836.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.64x = 1,611.02 × 836.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.64x = 1,347,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,602.12/1,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.14

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