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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.61, 1,614.07 and 672.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.61, 1,614.07 and 672.22 is: 927.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.61 : 1,614.07 = 672.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.61/1,614.07 = 672.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.61x = 1,614.07 × 672.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.61x = 1,084,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,998.70/1,169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.66

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