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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181, 1,629.54 and 683.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181, 1,629.54 and 683.56 is: 943.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181 : 1,629.54 = 683.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181/1,629.54 = 683.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181x = 1,629.54 × 683.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181x = 1,113,888.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,888.36/1,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.17

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