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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.89, 1,613.04 and 644.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.89, 1,613.04 and 644.91 is: 889.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.89 : 1,613.04 = 644.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.89/1,613.04 = 644.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.89x = 1,613.04 × 644.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.89x = 1,040,265.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,265.63/1,168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.96

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