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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.81, 1,632.13 and 810.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.81, 1,632.13 and 810.14 is: 1,116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.81 : 1,632.13 = 810.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.81/1,632.13 = 810.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.81x = 1,632.13 × 810.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.81x = 1,322,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,261.94/1,183.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.96

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