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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.13, 1,768.50 and 869.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.13, 1,768.50 and 869.54 is: 1,303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.13 : 1,768.50 = 869.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.13/1,768.50 = 869.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.13x = 1,768.50 × 869.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.13x = 1,537,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,772.65/1,180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.06

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