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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.21, 1,630.37 and 709.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.21, 1,630.37 and 709.12 is: 978.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.21 : 1,630.37 = 709.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.21/1,630.37 = 709.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.21x = 1,630.37 × 709.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.21x = 1,156,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,132.48/1,181.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.77

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