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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.19, 1,717.76 and 624.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.19, 1,717.76 and 624.74 is: 935.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.19 : 1,717.76 = 624.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.19/1,717.76 = 624.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.19x = 1,717.76 × 624.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.19x = 1,073,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,153.38/1,147.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.46

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