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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.49, 1,771.64 and 688.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.49, 1,771.64 and 688.06 is: 1,031.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.49 : 1,771.64 = 688.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.49/1,771.64 = 688.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.49x = 1,771.64 × 688.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.49x = 1,218,988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,988.47/1,181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.74

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