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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.65, 1,612.95 and 664.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.65, 1,612.95 and 664.50 is: 917.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.65 : 1,612.95 = 664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.65/1,612.95 = 664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.65x = 1,612.95 × 664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.65x = 1,071,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,805.28/1,168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.13

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