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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.05, 1,630.02 and 684.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.05, 1,630.02 and 684.01 is: 944.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.05 : 1,630.02 = 684.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.05/1,630.02 = 684.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.05x = 1,630.02 × 684.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.05x = 1,114,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,954.58/1,181.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.04

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