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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.64, 1,776.66 and 817.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.64, 1,776.66 and 817.16 is: 1,226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.64 : 1,776.66 = 817.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.64/1,776.66 = 817.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.64x = 1,776.66 × 817.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.64x = 1,451,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,815.49/1,183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.57

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