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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.79, 1,753.49 and 620.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.79, 1,753.49 and 620.82 is: 931.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.79 : 1,753.49 = 620.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.79/1,753.49 = 620.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.79x = 1,753.49 × 620.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.79x = 1,088,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,603.21/1,168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.40

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