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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.12, 1,770.14 and 661.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.12, 1,770.14 and 661.10 is: 990.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.12 : 1,770.14 = 661.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.12/1,770.14 = 661.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.12x = 1,770.14 × 661.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.12x = 1,170,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,227.40/1,181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.78

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