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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.78, 1,612.86 and 644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.78, 1,612.86 and 644.80 is: 889.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.78 : 1,612.86 = 644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.78/1,612.86 = 644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.78x = 1,612.86 × 644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.78x = 1,039,972.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,972.13/1,168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.79

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