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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.16, 1,755.36 and 684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.16, 1,755.36 and 684.72 is: 1,025.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.16 : 1,755.36 = 684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.16/1,755.36 = 684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.16x = 1,755.36 × 684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.16x = 1,201,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,930.10/1,172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.40

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