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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.10, 1,766.10 and 815.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.10, 1,766.10 and 815.60 is: 1,220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.10 : 1,766.10 = 815.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.10/1,766.10 = 815.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.10x = 1,766.10 × 815.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.10x = 1,440,431.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,431.16/1,180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.60

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