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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.46, 1,630.22 and 684.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.46, 1,630.22 and 684.12 is: 943.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.46 : 1,630.22 = 684.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.46/1,630.22 = 684.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.46x = 1,630.22 × 684.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.46x = 1,115,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,266.11/1,181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.97

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