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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.62, 1,772.58 and 633.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.62, 1,772.58 and 633.05 is: 949.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.62 : 1,772.58 = 633.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.62/1,772.58 = 633.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.62x = 1,772.58 × 633.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.62x = 1,122,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,131.93/1,181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.65

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