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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.16, 1,771.52 and 718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.16, 1,771.52 and 718.40 is: 1,078.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.16 : 1,771.52 = 718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.16/1,771.52 = 718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.16x = 1,771.52 × 718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.16x = 1,272,659.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,659.97/1,180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.38

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