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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.27, 1,763.63 and 901.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.27, 1,763.63 and 901.09 is: 1,346.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.27 : 1,763.63 = 901.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.27/1,763.63 = 901.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.27x = 1,763.63 × 901.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.27x = 1,589,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,189.36/1,180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.46

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