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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.67, 1,753.98 and 621.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.67, 1,753.98 and 621.73 is: 932.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.67 : 1,753.98 = 621.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.67/1,753.98 = 621.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.67x = 1,753.98 × 621.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.67x = 1,090,501.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,501.99/1,169.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.32

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