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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.92, 1,613.25 and 671.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.92, 1,613.25 and 671.73 is: 927.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.92 : 1,613.25 = 671.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.92/1,613.25 = 671.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.92x = 1,613.25 × 671.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.92x = 1,083,668.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,668.42/1,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.07

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