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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.65, 1,770.30 and 923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.65, 1,770.30 and 923.40 is: 1,382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.65 : 1,770.30 = 923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.65/1,770.30 = 923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.65x = 1,770.30 × 923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.65x = 1,634,695.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,695.02/1,182.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.24

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