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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.12, 1,769.95 and 1,121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.12, 1,769.95 and 1,121.58 is: 1,682.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.12 : 1,769.95 = 1,121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.12/1,769.95 = 1,121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.12x = 1,769.95 × 1,121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.12x = 1,985,126.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,126.06/1,180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.14

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