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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.14, 1,756.82 and 623.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.14, 1,756.82 and 623.34 is: 934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.14 : 1,756.82 = 623.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.14/1,756.82 = 623.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.14x = 1,756.82 × 623.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.14x = 1,095,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,096.18/1,172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.27

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