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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.84, 1,635.78 and 854.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.84, 1,635.78 and 854.12 is: 1,179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.84 : 1,635.78 = 854.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.84/1,635.78 = 854.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.84x = 1,635.78 × 854.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.84x = 1,397,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,152.41/1,184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.19

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