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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.87, 1,632.48 and 685.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.87, 1,632.48 and 685.62 is: 946.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.87 : 1,632.48 = 685.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.87/1,632.48 = 685.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.87x = 1,632.48 × 685.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.87x = 1,119,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,260.94/1,182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.22

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