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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.89, 1,761.72 and 1,106.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.89, 1,761.72 and 1,106.95 is: 1,648.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.89 : 1,761.72 = 1,106.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.89/1,761.72 = 1,106.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.89x = 1,761.72 × 1,106.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.89x = 1,950,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,135.95/1,182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.62

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