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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.74, 1,749.06 and 619.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.74, 1,749.06 and 619.56 is: 927.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.74 : 1,749.06 = 619.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.74/1,749.06 = 619.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.74x = 1,749.06 × 619.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.74x = 1,083,647.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,647.61/1,168.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.19

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