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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.67, 1,612.76 and 644.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.67, 1,612.76 and 644.71 is: 889.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.67 : 1,612.76 = 644.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.67/1,612.76 = 644.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.67x = 1,612.76 × 644.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.67x = 1,039,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,762.50/1,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.70

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