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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.06, 1,775.40 and 1,132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.06, 1,775.40 and 1,132.84 is: 1,700.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.06 : 1,775.40 = 1,132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.06/1,775.40 = 1,132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.06x = 1,775.40 × 1,132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.06x = 2,011,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,244.14/1,183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.04

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