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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.99, 1,613.24 and 671.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.99, 1,613.24 and 671.73 is: 927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.99 : 1,613.24 = 671.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.99/1,613.24 = 671.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.99x = 1,613.24 × 671.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.99x = 1,083,663.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,663.38/1,168.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.01

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