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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.35, 1,630.77 and 808.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.35, 1,630.77 and 808.94 is: 1,115.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.35 : 1,630.77 = 808.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.35/1,630.77 = 808.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.35x = 1,630.77 × 808.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.35x = 1,319,186.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,186.93/1,182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.74

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