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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.64, 1,775.48 and 817.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.64, 1,775.48 and 817.32 is: 1,225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.64 : 1,775.48 = 817.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.64/1,775.48 = 817.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.64x = 1,775.48 × 817.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.64x = 1,451,135.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,135.31/1,183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.99

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