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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.22, 1,864.59 and 1,184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.22, 1,864.59 and 1,184.61 is: 1,766.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.22 : 1,864.59 = 1,184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.22/1,864.59 = 1,184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.22x = 1,864.59 × 1,184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.22x = 2,208,811.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,811.96/1,250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.74

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