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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.68, 1,760.22 and 626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.68, 1,760.22 and 626.94 is: 939.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.68 : 1,760.22 = 626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.68/1,760.22 = 626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.68x = 1,760.22 × 626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.68x = 1,103,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,552.33/1,174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.45

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