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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.41, 1,876.77 and 1,182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.41, 1,876.77 and 1,182.13 is: 1,635.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.41 : 1,876.77 = 1,182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.41/1,876.77 = 1,182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.41x = 1,876.77 × 1,182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.41x = 2,218,581.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,581.43/1,356.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.62

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