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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.11, 1,770.86 and 869.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.11, 1,770.86 and 869.18 is: 1,302.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.11 : 1,770.86 = 869.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.11/1,770.86 = 869.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.11x = 1,770.86 × 869.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.11x = 1,539,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,206.85/1,182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.08

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