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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.50, 1,776.84 and 671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.50, 1,776.84 and 671.50 is: 1,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.50 : 1,776.84 = 671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.50/1,776.84 = 671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.50x = 1,776.84 × 671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.50x = 1,193,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,148.06/1,184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.30

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