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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.40, 1,840.90 and 1,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.40, 1,840.90 and 1,171.80 is: 1,754.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.40 : 1,840.90 = 1,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.40/1,840.90 = 1,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.40x = 1,840.90 × 1,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.40x = 2,157,166.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,166.62/1,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.65

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