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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.70, 1,760.49 and 625.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.70, 1,760.49 and 625.70 is: 937.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.70 : 1,760.49 = 625.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.70/1,760.49 = 625.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.70x = 1,760.49 × 625.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.70x = 1,101,529.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,529.79/1,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.72

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