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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.83, 1,758.02 and 623.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.83, 1,758.02 and 623.89 is: 935.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.83 : 1,758.02 = 623.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.83/1,758.02 = 623.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.83x = 1,758.02 × 623.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.83x = 1,096,811.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,811.10/1,171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.98

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