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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.92, 1,746.60 and 617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.92, 1,746.60 and 617.28 is: 924.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.92 : 1,746.60 = 617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.92/1,746.60 = 617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.92x = 1,746.60 × 617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.92x = 1,078,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,141.25/1,165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.71

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