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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.06, 1,849.62 and 1,182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.06, 1,849.62 and 1,182.46 is: 1,776.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.06 : 1,849.62 = 1,182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.06/1,849.62 = 1,182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.06x = 1,849.62 × 1,182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.06x = 2,187,101.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,101.67/1,231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.60

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