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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.85, 1,771.47 and 633.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.85, 1,771.47 and 633.15 is: 949.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.85 : 1,771.47 = 633.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.85/1,771.47 = 633.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.85x = 1,771.47 × 633.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.85x = 1,121,606.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,606.23/1,180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.83

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