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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.52, 1,772.44 and 1,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.52, 1,772.44 and 1,041.96 is: 1,559.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.52 : 1,772.44 = 1,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.52/1,772.44 = 1,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.52x = 1,772.44 × 1,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.52x = 1,846,811.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,811.58/1,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.12

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