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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.61, 1,770.81 and 834.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.61, 1,770.81 and 834.06 is: 1,248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.61 : 1,770.81 = 834.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.61/1,770.81 = 834.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.61x = 1,770.81 × 834.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.61x = 1,476,961.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,961.79/1,182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.90

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