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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.44, 1,783.06 and 1,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.44, 1,783.06 and 1,072.40 is: 1,615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.44 : 1,783.06 = 1,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.44/1,783.06 = 1,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.44x = 1,783.06 × 1,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.44x = 1,912,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,153.54/1,183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.76

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