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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.14, 1,770.21 and 813.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.14, 1,770.21 and 813.82 is: 1,220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.14 : 1,770.21 = 813.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.14/1,770.21 = 813.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.14x = 1,770.21 × 813.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.14x = 1,440,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,632.30/1,180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.73

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