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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.68, 1,773.36 and 625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.68, 1,773.36 and 625.84 is: 939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.68 : 1,773.36 = 625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.68/1,773.36 = 625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.68x = 1,773.36 × 625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.68x = 1,109,839.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,839.62/1,181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.20

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