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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.67, 1,752.48 and 620.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.67, 1,752.48 and 620.73 is: 930.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.67 : 1,752.48 = 620.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.67/1,752.48 = 620.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.67x = 1,752.48 × 620.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.67x = 1,087,816.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,816.91/1,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.82

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