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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.18, 1,765.39 and 1,073.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.18, 1,765.39 and 1,073.26 is: 1,605.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.18 : 1,765.39 = 1,073.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.18/1,765.39 = 1,073.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.18x = 1,765.39 × 1,073.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.18x = 1,894,722.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,722.47/1,180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.45

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