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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.40, 1,632.25 and 867.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.40, 1,632.25 and 867.68 is: 1,197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.40 : 1,632.25 = 867.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.40/1,632.25 = 867.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.40x = 1,632.25 × 867.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.40x = 1,416,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,269.72/1,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.79

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