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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.65, 1,614.21 and 672.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.65, 1,614.21 and 672.38 is: 927.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.65 : 1,614.21 = 672.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.65/1,614.21 = 672.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.65x = 1,614.21 × 672.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.65x = 1,085,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,362.52/1,169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.94

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