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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.53, 1,772.85 and 604.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.53, 1,772.85 and 604.81 is: 907.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.53 : 1,772.85 = 604.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.53/1,772.85 = 604.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.53x = 1,772.85 × 604.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.53x = 1,072,237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,237.41/1,181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.50

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