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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.84, 1,774.48 and 635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.84, 1,774.48 and 635.16 is: 952.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.84 : 1,774.48 = 635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.84/1,774.48 = 635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.84x = 1,774.48 × 635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.84x = 1,127,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,078.72/1,182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.86

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