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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.69, 1,767.39 and 631.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.69, 1,767.39 and 631.51 is: 945.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.69 : 1,767.39 = 631.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.69/1,767.39 = 631.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.69x = 1,767.39 × 631.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.69x = 1,116,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,124.46/1,180.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.32

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