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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.10, 1,766.03 and 983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.10, 1,766.03 and 983.27 is: 1,471.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.10 : 1,766.03 = 983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.10/1,766.03 = 983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.10x = 1,766.03 × 983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.10x = 1,736,483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,483.82/1,180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.47

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