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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.08, 1,771.52 and 634.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.08, 1,771.52 and 634.48 is: 950.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.08 : 1,771.52 = 634.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.08/1,771.52 = 634.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.08x = 1,771.52 × 634.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.08x = 1,123,994.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,994.01/1,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.86

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