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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.67, 1,631.52 and 710.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.67, 1,631.52 and 710.35 is: 979.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.67 : 1,631.52 = 710.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.67/1,631.52 = 710.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.67x = 1,631.52 × 710.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.67x = 1,158,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,950.23/1,182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.94

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