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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.75, 1,759.52 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.75, 1,759.52 and 625.32 is: 938.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.75 : 1,759.52 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.75/1,759.52 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.75x = 1,759.52 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.75x = 1,100,264.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,264.61/1,172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.20

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