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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.36, 1,865.22 and 1,177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.36, 1,865.22 and 1,177.84 is: 1,766.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.36 : 1,865.22 = 1,177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.36/1,865.22 = 1,177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.36x = 1,865.22 × 1,177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.36x = 2,196,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,930.72/1,243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.93

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