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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.14, 1,770.54 and 661.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.14, 1,770.54 and 661.38 is: 991.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.14 : 1,770.54 = 661.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.14/1,770.54 = 661.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.14x = 1,770.54 × 661.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.14x = 1,170,999.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,999.75/1,181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.41

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