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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.30, 1,754.67 and 623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.30, 1,754.67 and 623.12 is: 932.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.30 : 1,754.67 = 623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.30/1,754.67 = 623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.30x = 1,754.67 × 623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.30x = 1,093,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,369.97/1,172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.67

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