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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.95, 1,613.18 and 644.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.95, 1,613.18 and 644.99 is: 890.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.95 : 1,613.18 = 644.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.95/1,613.18 = 644.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.95x = 1,613.18 × 644.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.95x = 1,040,478.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,478.51/1,168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.09

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