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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.26, 1,769.73 and 1,047.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.26, 1,769.73 and 1,047.03 is: 1,569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.26 : 1,769.73 = 1,047.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.26/1,769.73 = 1,047.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.26x = 1,769.73 × 1,047.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.26x = 1,852,960.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,960.40/1,180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.96

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