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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.80, 1,773.78 and 634.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.80, 1,773.78 and 634.60 is: 952.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.80 : 1,773.78 = 634.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.80/1,773.78 = 634.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.80x = 1,773.78 × 634.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.80x = 1,125,640.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,640.79/1,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.48

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