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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.04, 1,761.49 and 1,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.04, 1,761.49 and 1,027.08 is: 1,533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.04 : 1,761.49 = 1,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.04/1,761.49 = 1,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.04x = 1,761.49 × 1,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.04x = 1,809,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,191.15/1,180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.16

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