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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.26, 1,759.95 and 625.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.26, 1,759.95 and 625.62 is: 937.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.26 : 1,759.95 = 625.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.26/1,759.95 = 625.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.26x = 1,759.95 × 625.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.26x = 1,101,059.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,059.92/1,174.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.66

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