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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.04, 1,631.24 and 709.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.04, 1,631.24 and 709.77 is: 979.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.04 : 1,631.24 = 709.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.04/1,631.24 = 709.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.04x = 1,631.24 × 709.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.04x = 1,157,806.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,806.99/1,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.50

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