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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.67, 1,612.88 and 873.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.67, 1,612.88 and 873.43 is: 1,205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.67 : 1,612.88 = 873.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.67/1,612.88 = 873.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.67x = 1,612.88 × 873.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.67x = 1,408,740.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,740.59/1,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.42

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