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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.11, 1,768.68 and 1,033.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.11, 1,768.68 and 1,033.50 is: 1,548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.11 : 1,768.68 = 1,033.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.11/1,768.68 = 1,033.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.11x = 1,768.68 × 1,033.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.11x = 1,827,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,930.78/1,180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.95

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