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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.66, 1,826.94 and 632.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.66, 1,826.94 and 632.29 is: 948.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.66 : 1,826.94 = 632.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.66/1,826.94 = 632.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.66x = 1,826.94 × 632.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.66x = 1,155,154.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,154.31/1,217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.67

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