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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.69, 1,756.28 and 622.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.69, 1,756.28 and 622.79 is: 934.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.69 : 1,756.28 = 622.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.69/1,756.28 = 622.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.69x = 1,756.28 × 622.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.69x = 1,093,792.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,792.98/1,170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.32

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