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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.93, 1,613.12 and 644.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.93, 1,613.12 and 644.96 is: 890.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.93 : 1,613.12 = 644.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.93/1,613.12 = 644.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.93x = 1,613.12 × 644.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.93x = 1,040,397.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,397.88/1,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.04

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