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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.33, 1,769.85 and 1,081.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.33, 1,769.85 and 1,081.53 is: 1,618.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.33 : 1,769.85 = 1,081.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.33/1,769.85 = 1,081.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.33x = 1,769.85 × 1,081.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.33x = 1,914,145.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,145.87/1,182.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.96

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