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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.27, 2,499.39 and 1,182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.27, 2,499.39 and 1,182.57 is: 1,630.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.27 : 2,499.39 = 1,182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.27/2,499.39 = 1,182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.27x = 2,499.39 × 1,182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.27x = 2,955,703.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,703.63/1,812.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.94

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