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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.16, 1,759.32 and 624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.16, 1,759.32 and 624 is: 936.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.16 : 1,759.32 = 624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.16/1,759.32 = 624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.16x = 1,759.32 × 624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.16x = 1,097,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,815.68/1,172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.57

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