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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.04, 1,629.90 and 683.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.04, 1,629.90 and 683.82 is: 943.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.04 : 1,629.90 = 683.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.04/1,629.90 = 683.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.04x = 1,629.90 × 683.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.04x = 1,114,558.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,558.22/1,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.71

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