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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.34, 1,763.81 and 627.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.34, 1,763.81 and 627.92 is: 942.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.34 : 1,763.81 = 627.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.34/1,763.81 = 627.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.34x = 1,763.81 × 627.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.34x = 1,107,531.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,531.58/1,175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.31

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