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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.22, 1,618.79 and 819.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.22, 1,618.79 and 819.64 is: 1,129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.22 : 1,618.79 = 819.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.22/1,618.79 = 819.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.22x = 1,618.79 × 819.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.22x = 1,326,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,825.04/1,174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.96

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