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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.03, 1,769.36 and 1,046.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.03, 1,769.36 and 1,046.78 is: 1,569.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.03 : 1,769.36 = 1,046.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.03/1,769.36 = 1,046.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.03x = 1,769.36 × 1,046.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.03x = 1,852,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,130.66/1,180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.57

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