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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.76, 1,612.90 and 644.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.76, 1,612.90 and 644.78 is: 889.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.76 : 1,612.90 = 644.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.76/1,612.90 = 644.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.76x = 1,612.90 × 644.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.76x = 1,039,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,965.66/1,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.80

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