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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.08, 1,618.12 and 813.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.08, 1,618.12 and 813.68 is: 1,123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.08 : 1,618.12 = 813.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.08/1,618.12 = 813.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.08x = 1,618.12 × 813.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.08x = 1,316,631.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,631.88/1,172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.33

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