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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.07, 1,631.54 and 684.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.07, 1,631.54 and 684.64 is: 944.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.07 : 1,631.54 = 684.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.07/1,631.54 = 684.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.07x = 1,631.54 × 684.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.07x = 1,117,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,012.12/1,182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.96

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