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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.35, 1,628.42 and 760.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.35, 1,628.42 and 760.66 is: 1,049.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.35 : 1,628.42 = 760.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.35/1,628.42 = 760.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.35x = 1,628.42 × 760.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.35x = 1,238,673.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,673.96/1,180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.41

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