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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.06, 1,631.25 and 684.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.06, 1,631.25 and 684.73 is: 944.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.06 : 1,631.25 = 684.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.06/1,631.25 = 684.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.06x = 1,631.25 × 684.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.06x = 1,116,964.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,964.10/1,182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.93

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