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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.58, 1,774.64 and 1,134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.58, 1,774.64 and 1,134.27 is: 1,703.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.58 : 1,774.64 = 1,134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.58/1,774.64 = 1,134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.58x = 1,774.64 × 1,134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.58x = 2,012,915.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,915.24/1,181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.58

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