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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.74, 1,774.19 and 836.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.74, 1,774.19 and 836.56 is: 1,253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.74 : 1,774.19 = 836.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.74/1,774.19 = 836.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.74x = 1,774.19 × 836.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.74x = 1,484,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,210.65/1,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.83

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