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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.74, 1,612.83 and 637.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.74, 1,612.83 and 637.62 is: 879.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.74 : 1,612.83 = 637.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.74/1,612.83 = 637.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.74x = 1,612.83 × 637.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.74x = 1,028,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,372.66/1,168.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.90

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