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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.16, 1,631.76 and 716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.16, 1,631.76 and 716.56 is: 989.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.16 : 1,631.76 = 716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.16/1,631.76 = 716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.16x = 1,631.76 × 716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.16x = 1,169,253.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,253.95/1,182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.08

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