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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.98, 1,608.36 and 887.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.98, 1,608.36 and 887.58 is: 1,221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.98 : 1,608.36 = 887.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.98/1,608.36 = 887.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.98x = 1,608.36 × 887.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.98x = 1,427,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,549.36/1,168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.19

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