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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.76, 1,613.21 and 671.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.76, 1,613.21 and 671.66 is: 927.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.76 : 1,613.21 = 671.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.76/1,613.21 = 671.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.76x = 1,613.21 × 671.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.76x = 1,083,528.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,528.63/1,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.08

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