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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.75, 1,753.62 and 620.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.75, 1,753.62 and 620.79 is: 931.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.75 : 1,753.62 = 620.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.75/1,753.62 = 620.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.75x = 1,753.62 × 620.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.75x = 1,088,631.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,631.03/1,168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.45

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