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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.54, 1,771.38 and 662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.54, 1,771.38 and 662.52 is: 992.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.54 : 1,771.38 = 662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.54/1,771.38 = 662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.54x = 1,771.38 × 662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.54x = 1,173,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,574.68/1,182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.42

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