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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.43, 1,769.87 and 661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.43, 1,769.87 and 661.20 is: 991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.43 : 1,769.87 = 661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.43/1,769.87 = 661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.43x = 1,769.87 × 661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.43x = 1,170,238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,238.04/1,180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.37

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