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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.20, 1,755.81 and 622.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.20, 1,755.81 and 622.25 is: 933.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.20 : 1,755.81 = 622.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.20/1,755.81 = 622.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.20x = 1,755.81 × 622.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.20x = 1,092,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,552.77/1,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.65

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