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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.90, 1,774.31 and 636.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.90, 1,774.31 and 636.15 is: 954.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.90 : 1,774.31 = 636.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.90/1,774.31 = 636.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.90x = 1,774.31 × 636.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.90x = 1,128,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,730.78/1,182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.20

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