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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.16, 1,757.72 and 624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.16, 1,757.72 and 624.24 is: 936.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.16 : 1,757.72 = 624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.16/1,757.72 = 624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.16x = 1,757.72 × 624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.16x = 1,097,239.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,239.13/1,172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.08

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