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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.97, 1,774.47 and 662.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.97, 1,774.47 and 662.89 is: 994.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.97 : 1,774.47 = 662.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.97/1,774.47 = 662.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.97x = 1,774.47 × 662.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.97x = 1,176,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,278.42/1,182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.34

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