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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.14, 1,771.41 and 813.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.14, 1,771.41 and 813.66 is: 1,221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.14 : 1,771.41 = 813.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.14/1,771.41 = 813.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.14x = 1,771.41 × 813.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.14x = 1,441,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,325.46/1,180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.32

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