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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.46, 1,770.22 and 834.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.46, 1,770.22 and 834.22 is: 1,249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.46 : 1,770.22 = 834.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.46/1,770.22 = 834.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.46x = 1,770.22 × 834.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.46x = 1,476,752.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,752.93/1,181.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.94

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