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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.29, 1,625.09 and 1,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.29, 1,625.09 and 1,002.90 is: 1,380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.29 : 1,625.09 = 1,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.29/1,625.09 = 1,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.29x = 1,625.09 × 1,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.29x = 1,629,797.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,797.75/1,180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.85

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