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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.26, 1,775.88 and 819.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.26, 1,775.88 and 819.16 is: 1,228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.26 : 1,775.88 = 819.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.26/1,775.88 = 819.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.26x = 1,775.88 × 819.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.26x = 1,454,729.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,729.86/1,184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.39

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