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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.26, 1,777.30 and 874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.26, 1,777.30 and 874.28 is: 1,316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.26 : 1,777.30 = 874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.26/1,777.30 = 874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.26x = 1,777.30 × 874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.26x = 1,553,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,860.10/1,180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.54

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