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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.36, 1,630.86 and 768.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.36, 1,630.86 and 768.36 is: 1,059.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.36 : 1,630.86 = 768.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.36/1,630.86 = 768.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.36x = 1,630.86 × 768.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.36x = 1,253,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,087.59/1,182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.82

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