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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.44, 1,757.39 and 624.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.44, 1,757.39 and 624.07 is: 935.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.44 : 1,757.39 = 624.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.44/1,757.39 = 624.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.44x = 1,757.39 × 624.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.44x = 1,096,722.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,722.47/1,172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.42

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