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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.94, 1,772.34 and 818.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.94, 1,772.34 and 818.28 is: 1,228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.94 : 1,772.34 = 818.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.94/1,772.34 = 818.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.94x = 1,772.34 × 818.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.94x = 1,450,270.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,270.38/1,180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.06

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