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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.23, 1,618.30 and 1,136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.23, 1,618.30 and 1,136.90 is: 1,557.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.23 : 1,618.30 = 1,136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.23/1,618.30 = 1,136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.23x = 1,618.30 × 1,136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.23x = 1,839,839.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,839.59/1,181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.57

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