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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.50, 1,770.86 and 634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.50, 1,770.86 and 634.08 is: 950.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.50 : 1,770.86 = 634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.50/1,770.86 = 634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.50x = 1,770.86 × 634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.50x = 1,122,866.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,866.91/1,181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.37

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