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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.59, 1,618.28 and 675.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.59, 1,618.28 and 675.25 is: 931.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.59 : 1,618.28 = 675.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.59/1,618.28 = 675.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.59x = 1,618.28 × 675.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.59x = 1,092,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,743.57/1,172.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.91

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