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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.14, 1,631.64 and 685.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.14, 1,631.64 and 685.06 is: 945.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.14 : 1,631.64 = 685.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.14/1,631.64 = 685.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.14x = 1,631.64 × 685.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.14x = 1,117,769.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,769.79/1,182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.54

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