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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.66, 1,755.48 and 622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.66, 1,755.48 and 622.72 is: 933.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.66 : 1,755.48 = 622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.66/1,755.48 = 622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.66x = 1,755.48 × 622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.66x = 1,093,172.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,172.51/1,170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.81

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