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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.28, 1,768.80 and 746.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.28, 1,768.80 and 746.66 is: 1,118.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.28 : 1,768.80 = 746.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.28/1,768.80 = 746.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.28x = 1,768.80 × 746.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.28x = 1,320,692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,692.21/1,180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.97

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