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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.70, 2,008.18 and 1,182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.70, 2,008.18 and 1,182.85 is: 1,763.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.70 : 2,008.18 = 1,182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.70/2,008.18 = 1,182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.70x = 2,008.18 × 1,182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.70x = 2,375,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,376.81/1,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.85

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