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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.41, 1,772.16 and 819.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.41, 1,772.16 and 819.91 is: 1,226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.41 : 1,772.16 = 819.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.41/1,772.16 = 819.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.41x = 1,772.16 × 819.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.41x = 1,453,011.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,011.71/1,184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.78

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