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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.06, 1,771.82 and 661.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.06, 1,771.82 and 661.65 is: 992.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.06 : 1,771.82 = 661.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.06/1,771.82 = 661.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.06x = 1,771.82 × 661.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.06x = 1,172,330.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,330.92/1,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.61

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