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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.87, 1,775.30 and 1,046.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.87, 1,775.30 and 1,046.25 is: 1,570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.87 : 1,775.30 = 1,046.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.87/1,775.30 = 1,046.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.87x = 1,775.30 × 1,046.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.87x = 1,857,402.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,402.39/1,182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.25

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