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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.56, 2,074.99 and 1,184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.56, 2,074.99 and 1,184.35 is: 1,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.56 : 2,074.99 = 1,184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.56/2,074.99 = 1,184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.56x = 2,074.99 × 1,184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.56x = 2,457,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,509.86/1,381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.80

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