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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.01, 1,629.96 and 715.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.01, 1,629.96 and 715.26 is: 987.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.01 : 1,629.96 = 715.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.01/1,629.96 = 715.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.01x = 1,629.96 × 715.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.01x = 1,165,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,845.19/1,181.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.16

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