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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.85, 1,763.07 and 627.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.85, 1,763.07 and 627.42 is: 941.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.85 : 1,763.07 = 627.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.85/1,763.07 = 627.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.85x = 1,763.07 × 627.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.85x = 1,106,182.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,182.24/1,174.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.56

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