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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.74, 1,633.97 and 1,100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.74, 1,633.97 and 1,100.72 is: 1,520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.74 : 1,633.97 = 1,100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.74/1,633.97 = 1,100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.74x = 1,633.97 × 1,100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.74x = 1,798,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,550.30/1,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.67

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