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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.23, 1,910.22 and 1,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.23, 1,910.22 and 1,182.96 is: 1,772.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.23 : 1,910.22 = 1,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.23/1,910.22 = 1,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.23x = 1,910.22 × 1,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.23x = 2,259,709.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,709.42/1,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.00

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