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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.70, 1,612.59 and 671.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.70, 1,612.59 and 671.27 is: 926.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.70 : 1,612.59 = 671.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.70/1,612.59 = 671.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.70x = 1,612.59 × 671.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.70x = 1,082,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,483.29/1,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.23

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