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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.52, 1,744.62 and 617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.52, 1,744.62 and 617 is: 923.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.52 : 1,744.62 = 617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.52/1,744.62 = 617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.52x = 1,744.62 × 617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.52x = 1,076,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,430.54/1,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.56

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