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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.42, 1,772.16 and 815.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.42, 1,772.16 and 815.30 is: 1,222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.42 : 1,772.16 = 815.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.42/1,772.16 = 815.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.42x = 1,772.16 × 815.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.42x = 1,444,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,842.05/1,181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.97

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