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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.56, 1,635.96 and 812.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.56, 1,635.96 and 812.50 is: 1,122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.56 : 1,635.96 = 812.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.56/1,635.96 = 812.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.56x = 1,635.96 × 812.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.56x = 1,329,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,217.50/1,184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.12

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