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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.08, 1,632.17 and 784.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.08, 1,632.17 and 784.94 is: 1,082.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.08 : 1,632.17 = 784.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.08/1,632.17 = 784.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.08x = 1,632.17 × 784.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.08x = 1,281,149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,149.32/1,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.89

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