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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.17, 1,626.48 and 1,159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.17, 1,626.48 and 1,159.11 is: 1,597.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.17 : 1,626.48 = 1,159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.17/1,626.48 = 1,159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.17x = 1,626.48 × 1,159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.17x = 1,885,269.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,269.23/1,180.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.46

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