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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.09, 1,629.70 and 683.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.09, 1,629.70 and 683.71 is: 943.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.09 : 1,629.70 = 683.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.09/1,629.70 = 683.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.09x = 1,629.70 × 683.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.09x = 1,114,236.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,236.40/1,181.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.39

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