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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.87, 1,632.96 and 810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.87, 1,632.96 and 810 is: 1,118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.87 : 1,632.96 = 810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.87/1,632.96 = 810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.87x = 1,632.96 × 810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.87x = 1,322,697.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,697.60/1,182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.21

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