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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655.10, 2,281.68 and 1,182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655.10, 2,281.68 and 1,182.20 is: 1,629.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655.10 : 2,281.68 = 1,182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655.10/2,281.68 = 1,182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655.10x = 2,281.68 × 1,182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655.10x = 2,697,390.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,390.69/1,655.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.74

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