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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.99, 1,772.87 and 835.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.99, 1,772.87 and 835.43 is: 1,250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.99 : 1,772.87 = 835.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.99/1,772.87 = 835.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.99x = 1,772.87 × 835.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.99x = 1,481,108.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,108.78/1,183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.95

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