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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.52, 1,631.64 and 716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.52, 1,631.64 and 716.50 is: 988.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.52 : 1,631.64 = 716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.52/1,631.64 = 716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.52x = 1,631.64 × 716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.52x = 1,169,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,070.06/1,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.63

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