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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.64, 1,612.69 and 671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.64, 1,612.69 and 671.26 is: 926.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.64 : 1,612.69 = 671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.64/1,612.69 = 671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.64x = 1,612.69 × 671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.64x = 1,082,534.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,534.29/1,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.32

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