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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.34, 1,771.99 and 661.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.34, 1,771.99 and 661.82 is: 992.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.34 : 1,771.99 = 661.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.34/1,771.99 = 661.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.34x = 1,771.99 × 661.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.34x = 1,172,727.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,727.91/1,181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.71

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