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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.21, 1,770.48 and 1,119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.21, 1,770.48 and 1,119.84 is: 1,675.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.21 : 1,770.48 = 1,119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.21/1,770.48 = 1,119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.21x = 1,770.48 × 1,119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.21x = 1,982,654.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,654.32/1,183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.66

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