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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.66, 1,771.88 and 626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.66, 1,771.88 and 626.68 is: 939.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.66 : 1,771.88 = 626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.66/1,771.88 = 626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.66x = 1,771.88 × 626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.66x = 1,110,401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,401.76/1,181.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.70

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