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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.59, 1,773.73 and 1,046.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.59, 1,773.73 and 1,046.17 is: 1,566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.59 : 1,773.73 = 1,046.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.59/1,773.73 = 1,046.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.59x = 1,773.73 × 1,046.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.59x = 1,855,623.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,623.11/1,184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.47

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