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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.90, 1,613.11 and 671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.90, 1,613.11 and 671.52 is: 926.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.90 : 1,613.11 = 671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.90/1,613.11 = 671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.90x = 1,613.11 × 671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.90x = 1,083,239.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,239.37/1,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.72

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