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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.66, 1,771.90 and 688.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.66, 1,771.90 and 688.23 is: 1,032.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.66 : 1,771.90 = 688.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.66/1,771.90 = 688.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.66x = 1,771.90 × 688.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.66x = 1,219,471.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,471.30/1,181.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.00

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