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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181, 1,629.78 and 715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181, 1,629.78 and 715.52 is: 987.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181 : 1,629.78 = 715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181/1,629.78 = 715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181x = 1,629.78 × 715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181x = 1,166,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,140.19/1,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.42

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