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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.51, 1,805.36 and 1,183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.51, 1,805.36 and 1,183.77 is: 1,633.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.51 : 1,805.36 = 1,183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.51/1,805.36 = 1,183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.51x = 1,805.36 × 1,183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.51x = 2,137,125.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,125.09/1,308.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.25

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