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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182, 1,771.77 and 634.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182, 1,771.77 and 634.03 is: 950.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182 : 1,771.77 = 634.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182/1,771.77 = 634.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182x = 1,771.77 × 634.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182x = 1,123,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,355.33/1,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.39

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