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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.90, 1,614.45 and 672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.90, 1,614.45 and 672.62 is: 928.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.90 : 1,614.45 = 672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.90/1,614.45 = 672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.90x = 1,614.45 × 672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.90x = 1,085,915.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,915.40/1,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.22

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