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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.91, 1,614.41 and 672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.91, 1,614.41 and 672.20 is: 927.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.91 : 1,614.41 = 672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.91/1,614.41 = 672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.91x = 1,614.41 × 672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.91x = 1,085,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,206.40/1,169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.60

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