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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.73, 1,755.52 and 622.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.73, 1,755.52 and 622.77 is: 933.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.73 : 1,755.52 = 622.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.73/1,755.52 = 622.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.73x = 1,755.52 × 622.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.73x = 1,093,277.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,277.05/1,170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.84

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