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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.81, 1,683.30 and 635.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.81, 1,683.30 and 635.81 is: 954.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.81 : 1,683.30 = 635.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.81/1,683.30 = 635.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.81x = 1,683.30 × 635.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.81x = 1,070,258.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,258.97/1,121.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.05

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