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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.96, 1,771.22 and 834.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.96, 1,771.22 and 834.86 is: 1,250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.96 : 1,771.22 = 834.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.96/1,771.22 = 834.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.96x = 1,771.22 × 834.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.96x = 1,478,720.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,720.73/1,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.02

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