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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.92, 1,717.49 and 624.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.92, 1,717.49 and 624.70 is: 937.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.92 : 1,717.49 = 624.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.92/1,717.49 = 624.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.92x = 1,717.49 × 624.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.92x = 1,072,916.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,916.00/1,144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.11

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