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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.11, 1,771.63 and 634.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.11, 1,771.63 and 634.36 is: 951.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.11 : 1,771.63 = 634.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.11/1,771.63 = 634.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.11x = 1,771.63 × 634.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.11x = 1,123,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,851.84/1,181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.52

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