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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.98, 1,631.19 and 684.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.98, 1,631.19 and 684.53 is: 944.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.98 : 1,631.19 = 684.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.98/1,631.19 = 684.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.98x = 1,631.19 × 684.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.98x = 1,116,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,598.49/1,181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.68

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