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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.70, 1,765.30 and 1,109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.70, 1,765.30 and 1,109.74 is: 1,656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.70 : 1,765.30 = 1,109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.70/1,765.30 = 1,109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.70x = 1,765.30 × 1,109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.70x = 1,959,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,018.47/1,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.40

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