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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.92, 1,770.06 and 1,154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.92, 1,770.06 and 1,154.12 is: 1,726.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.92 : 1,770.06 = 1,154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.92/1,770.06 = 1,154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.92x = 1,770.06 × 1,154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.92x = 2,042,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,861.65/1,182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.97

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