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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.70, 1,771.67 and 815.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.70, 1,771.67 and 815.45 is: 1,222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.70 : 1,771.67 = 815.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.70/1,771.67 = 815.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.70x = 1,771.67 × 815.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.70x = 1,444,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,701.48/1,181.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.56

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