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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.54, 1,756.96 and 624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.54, 1,756.96 and 624.58 is: 935.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.54 : 1,756.96 = 624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.54/1,756.96 = 624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.54x = 1,756.96 × 624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.54x = 1,097,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,356.12/1,172.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.88

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