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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.40, 1,631.59 and 902.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.40, 1,631.59 and 902.82 is: 1,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.40 : 1,631.59 = 902.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.40/1,631.59 = 902.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.40x = 1,631.59 × 902.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.40x = 1,473,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,032.08/1,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.80

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