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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.68, 1,830.52 and 1,185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.68, 1,830.52 and 1,185.54 is: 1,637.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.68 : 1,830.52 = 1,185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.68/1,830.52 = 1,185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.68x = 1,830.52 × 1,185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.68x = 2,170,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,154.68/1,325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.01

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