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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.86, 1,758.56 and 624.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.86, 1,758.56 and 624.44 is: 937.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.86 : 1,758.56 = 624.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.86/1,758.56 = 624.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.86x = 1,758.56 × 624.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.86x = 1,098,103.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,103.29/1,171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.06

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