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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.63, 1,757.01 and 623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.63, 1,757.01 and 623.28 is: 935.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.63 : 1,757.01 = 623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.63/1,757.01 = 623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.63x = 1,757.01 × 623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.63x = 1,095,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,109.19/1,170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.49

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