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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.84, 1,765.49 and 1,044.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.84, 1,765.49 and 1,044.45 is: 1,558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.84 : 1,765.49 = 1,044.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.84/1,765.49 = 1,044.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.84x = 1,765.49 × 1,044.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.84x = 1,843,960.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,960.81/1,182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.93

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