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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.32, 1,627.70 and 1,048.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.32, 1,627.70 and 1,048.88 is: 1,445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.32 : 1,627.70 = 1,048.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.32/1,627.70 = 1,048.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.32x = 1,627.70 × 1,048.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.32x = 1,707,260.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,260.80/1,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.22

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