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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.68, 1,780.17 and 637.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.68, 1,780.17 and 637.26 is: 957.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.68 : 1,780.17 = 637.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.68/1,780.17 = 637.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.68x = 1,780.17 × 637.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.68x = 1,134,431.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,431.13/1,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.58

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