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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.74, 1,631.10 and 808.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.74, 1,631.10 and 808.99 is: 1,115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.74 : 1,631.10 = 808.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.74/1,631.10 = 808.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.74x = 1,631.10 × 808.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.74x = 1,319,542.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,542.54/1,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.67

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