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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.94, 1,775.34 and 820.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.94, 1,775.34 and 820.28 is: 1,231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.94 : 1,775.34 = 820.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.94/1,775.34 = 820.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.94x = 1,775.34 × 820.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.94x = 1,456,275.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,275.90/1,182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.06

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