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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.91, 1,613.09 and 644.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.91, 1,613.09 and 644.95 is: 890.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.91 : 1,613.09 = 644.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.91/1,613.09 = 644.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.91x = 1,613.09 × 644.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.91x = 1,040,351.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,351.11/1,168.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.02

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