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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.07, 1,632.60 and 685.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.07, 1,632.60 and 685.67 is: 946.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.07 : 1,632.60 = 685.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.07/1,632.60 = 685.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.07x = 1,632.60 × 685.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.07x = 1,119,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,416.68/1,183.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.19

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