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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.81, 1,771.54 and 633.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.81, 1,771.54 and 633.06 is: 950.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.81 : 1,771.54 = 633.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.81/1,771.54 = 633.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.81x = 1,771.54 × 633.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.81x = 1,121,479.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,479.09/1,179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.56

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