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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.66, 1,760.01 and 625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.66, 1,760.01 and 625.76 is: 938.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.66 : 1,760.01 = 625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.66/1,760.01 = 625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.66x = 1,760.01 × 625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.66x = 1,101,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,343.86/1,173.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.38

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