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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.22, 2,649.31 and 1,182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.22, 2,649.31 and 1,182.20 is: 1,772.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.22 : 2,649.31 = 1,182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.22/2,649.31 = 1,182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.22x = 2,649.31 × 1,182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.22x = 3,131,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,998.08/1,767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.28

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