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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.47, 1,772.22 and 661.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.47, 1,772.22 and 661.39 is: 992.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.47 : 1,772.22 = 661.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.47/1,772.22 = 661.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.47x = 1,772.22 × 661.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.47x = 1,172,128.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,128.59/1,181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.09

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