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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.26, 1,770.39 and 696.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.26, 1,770.39 and 696.60 is: 1,044.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.26 : 1,770.39 = 696.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.26/1,770.39 = 696.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.26x = 1,770.39 × 696.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.26x = 1,233,253.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,253.67/1,180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.90

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