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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.66, 1,753.98 and 621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.66, 1,753.98 and 621.72 is: 932.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.66 : 1,753.98 = 621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.66/1,753.98 = 621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.66x = 1,753.98 × 621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.66x = 1,090,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,484.45/1,169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.31

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