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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.06, 1,694.73 and 617.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.06, 1,694.73 and 617.50 is: 924.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.06 : 1,694.73 = 617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.06/1,694.73 = 617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.06x = 1,694.73 × 617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.06x = 1,046,495.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,495.78/1,132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.42

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