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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.77, 1,759.16 and 624.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.77, 1,759.16 and 624.83 is: 937.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.77 : 1,759.16 = 624.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.77/1,759.16 = 624.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.77x = 1,759.16 × 624.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.77x = 1,099,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,175.94/1,172.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.25

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