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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.48, 1,772.88 and 893.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.48, 1,772.88 and 893.92 is: 1,342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.48 : 1,772.88 = 893.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.48/1,772.88 = 893.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.48x = 1,772.88 × 893.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.48x = 1,584,812.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,812.89/1,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.52

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