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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.95, 1,759.71 and 625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.95, 1,759.71 and 625.02 is: 937.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.95 : 1,759.71 = 625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.95/1,759.71 = 625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.95x = 1,759.71 × 625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.95x = 1,099,853.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,853.94/1,172.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.68

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