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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.66, 1,753.75 and 621.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.66, 1,753.75 and 621.23 is: 932.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.66 : 1,753.75 = 621.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.66/1,753.75 = 621.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.66x = 1,753.75 × 621.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.66x = 1,089,472.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,472.37/1,168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.24

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