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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.10, 1,625.24 and 1,154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.10, 1,625.24 and 1,154.60 is: 1,590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.10 : 1,625.24 = 1,154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.10/1,625.24 = 1,154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.10x = 1,625.24 × 1,154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.10x = 1,876,502.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,502.10/1,180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.12

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