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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.49, 1,613.81 and 672.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.49, 1,613.81 and 672.13 is: 927.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.49 : 1,613.81 = 672.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.49/1,613.81 = 672.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.49x = 1,613.81 × 672.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.49x = 1,084,687.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,687.76/1,169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.49

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