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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.83, 1,631.99 and 710.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.83, 1,631.99 and 710.75 is: 980.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.83 : 1,631.99 = 710.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.83/1,631.99 = 710.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.83x = 1,631.99 × 710.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.83x = 1,159,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,925.18/1,182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.64

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