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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.92, 1,755.86 and 622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.92, 1,755.86 and 622.98 is: 934.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.92 : 1,755.86 = 622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.92/1,755.86 = 622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.92x = 1,755.86 × 622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.92x = 1,093,862.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,862.55/1,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.19

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