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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.87, 1,613.06 and 644.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.87, 1,613.06 and 644.89 is: 889.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.87 : 1,613.06 = 644.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.87/1,613.06 = 644.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.87x = 1,613.06 × 644.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.87x = 1,040,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,234.97/1,168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.95

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