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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.14, 1,773.22 and 815.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.14, 1,773.22 and 815.84 is: 1,223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.14 : 1,773.22 = 815.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.14/1,773.22 = 815.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.14x = 1,773.22 × 815.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.14x = 1,446,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,663.80/1,182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.77

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