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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.70, 1,772.94 and 662.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.70, 1,772.94 and 662.22 is: 993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.70 : 1,772.94 = 662.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.70/1,772.94 = 662.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.70x = 1,772.94 × 662.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.70x = 1,174,076.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,076.33/1,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.55

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