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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181, 1,771.50 and 668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181, 1,771.50 and 668.04 is: 1,002.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181 : 1,771.50 = 668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181/1,771.50 = 668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181x = 1,771.50 × 668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181x = 1,183,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,432.86/1,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.06

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