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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.76, 1,612.86 and 671.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.76, 1,612.86 and 671.37 is: 926.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.76 : 1,612.86 = 671.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.76/1,612.86 = 671.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.76x = 1,612.86 × 671.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.76x = 1,082,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,830.10/1,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.48

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