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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.56, 1,631.97 and 710.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.56, 1,631.97 and 710.54 is: 980.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.56 : 1,631.97 = 710.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.56/1,631.97 = 710.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.56x = 1,631.97 × 710.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.56x = 1,159,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,579.96/1,182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.57

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