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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.15, 1,772.04 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.15, 1,772.04 and 662.40 is: 992.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.15 : 1,772.04 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.15/1,772.04 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.15x = 1,772.04 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.15x = 1,173,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,799.30/1,182.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.94

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