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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.36, 1,717.02 and 624.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.36, 1,717.02 and 624.73 is: 937.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.36 : 1,717.02 = 624.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.36/1,717.02 = 624.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.36x = 1,717.02 × 624.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.36x = 1,072,673.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,673.90/1,144.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.36

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