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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.76, 1,630.98 and 684.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.76, 1,630.98 and 684.42 is: 944.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.76 : 1,630.98 = 684.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.76/1,630.98 = 684.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.76x = 1,630.98 × 684.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.76x = 1,116,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,275.33/1,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.59

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