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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.05, 1,632.71 and 711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.05, 1,632.71 and 711 is: 981.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.05 : 1,632.71 = 711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.05/1,632.71 = 711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.05x = 1,632.71 × 711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.05x = 1,160,853.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,853.26/1,183.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.24

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