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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.45, 1,628.65 and 844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.45, 1,628.65 and 844.08 is: 1,164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.45 : 1,628.65 = 844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.45/1,628.65 = 844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.45x = 1,628.65 × 844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.45x = 1,374,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,705.84/1,180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.56

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