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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.13, 1,628.10 and 760.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.13, 1,628.10 and 760.55 is: 1,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.13 : 1,628.10 = 760.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.13/1,628.10 = 760.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.13x = 1,628.10 × 760.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.13x = 1,238,243.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,243.31/1,180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.25

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