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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.50, 1,636.59 and 831.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.50, 1,636.59 and 831.75 is: 1,149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.50 : 1,636.59 = 831.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.50/1,636.59 = 831.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.50x = 1,636.59 × 831.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.50x = 1,361,233.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,233.73/1,184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.21

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