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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.71, 1,630.14 and 809.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.71, 1,630.14 and 809.05 is: 1,115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.71 : 1,630.14 = 809.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.71/1,630.14 = 809.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.71x = 1,630.14 × 809.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.71x = 1,318,856.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,856.62/1,182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.11

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