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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.06, 1,852.62 and 1,184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.06, 1,852.62 and 1,184.46 is: 1,779.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.06 : 1,852.62 = 1,184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.06/1,852.62 = 1,184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.06x = 1,852.62 × 1,184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.06x = 2,194,354.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,354.29/1,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.60

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