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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.04, 1,762.17 and 1,111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.04, 1,762.17 and 1,111.70 is: 1,660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.04 : 1,762.17 = 1,111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.04/1,762.17 = 1,111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.04x = 1,762.17 × 1,111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.04x = 1,959,004.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,004.39/1,180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.12

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