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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.53, 1,618.56 and 819.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.53, 1,618.56 and 819.33 is: 1,130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.53 : 1,618.56 = 819.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.53/1,618.56 = 819.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.53x = 1,618.56 × 819.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.53x = 1,326,134.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,134.76/1,173.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.04

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