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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.05, 1,770.14 and 632.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.05, 1,770.14 and 632.62 is: 948.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.05 : 1,770.14 = 632.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.05/1,770.14 = 632.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.05x = 1,770.14 × 632.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.05x = 1,119,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,825.97/1,180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.96

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