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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.85, 1,772.97 and 634.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.85, 1,772.97 and 634.15 is: 951.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.85 : 1,772.97 = 634.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.85/1,772.97 = 634.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.85x = 1,772.97 × 634.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.85x = 1,124,328.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,328.93/1,181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.33

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