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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.91, 1,613.60 and 814.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.91, 1,613.60 and 814.89 is: 1,124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.91 : 1,613.60 = 814.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.91/1,613.60 = 814.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.91x = 1,613.60 × 814.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.91x = 1,314,895.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,895.63/1,168.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.89

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