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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.97, 1,772.97 and 661.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.97, 1,772.97 and 661.89 is: 992.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.97 : 1,772.97 = 661.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.97/1,772.97 = 661.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.97x = 1,772.97 × 661.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.97x = 1,173,511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,511.11/1,181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.84

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