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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.53, 1,632.24 and 685.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.53, 1,632.24 and 685.40 is: 946.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.53 : 1,632.24 = 685.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.53/1,632.24 = 685.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.53x = 1,632.24 × 685.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.53x = 1,118,729.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,729.13/1,182.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.05

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