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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.14, 1,772.66 and 633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.14, 1,772.66 and 633.72 is: 951.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.14 : 1,772.66 = 633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.14/1,772.66 = 633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.14x = 1,772.66 × 633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.14x = 1,123,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,370.10/1,181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.09

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