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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.69, 1,774.77 and 662.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.69, 1,774.77 and 662.59 is: 994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.69 : 1,774.77 = 662.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.69/1,774.77 = 662.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.69x = 1,774.77 × 662.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.69x = 1,175,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,951.74/1,182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.30

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