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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.01, 1,629.54 and 683.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.01, 1,629.54 and 683.67 is: 943.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.01 : 1,629.54 = 683.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.01/1,629.54 = 683.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.01x = 1,629.54 × 683.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.01x = 1,114,067.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,067.61/1,181.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.32

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