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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.68, 1,776.64 and 821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.68, 1,776.64 and 821.80 is: 1,232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.68 : 1,776.64 = 821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.68/1,776.64 = 821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.68x = 1,776.64 × 821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.68x = 1,460,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,042.75/1,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.44

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