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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.93, 1,773.16 and 661.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.93, 1,773.16 and 661.67 is: 992.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.93 : 1,773.16 = 661.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.93/1,773.16 = 661.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.93x = 1,773.16 × 661.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.93x = 1,173,242.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,242.91/1,181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.65

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