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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.56, 1,775.76 and 1,054.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.56, 1,775.76 and 1,054.56 is: 1,582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.56 : 1,775.76 = 1,054.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.56/1,775.76 = 1,054.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.56x = 1,775.76 × 1,054.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.56x = 1,872,645.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,645.47/1,183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.21

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