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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.07, 1,774.80 and 635.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.07, 1,774.80 and 635.10 is: 952.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.07 : 1,774.80 = 635.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.07/1,774.80 = 635.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.07x = 1,774.80 × 635.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.07x = 1,127,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,175.48/1,183.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.75

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