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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.14, 1,630.50 and 911.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.14, 1,630.50 and 911.96 is: 1,257.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.14 : 1,630.50 = 911.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.14/1,630.50 = 911.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.14x = 1,630.50 × 911.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.14x = 1,486,950.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,950.78/1,182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.85

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