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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.31, 1,754.21 and 621.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.31, 1,754.21 and 621.35 is: 932.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.31 : 1,754.21 = 621.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.31/1,754.21 = 621.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.31x = 1,754.21 × 621.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.31x = 1,089,966.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,966.51/1,169.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.15

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