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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.50, 1,628.15 and 807.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.50, 1,628.15 and 807.09 is: 1,113.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.50 : 1,628.15 = 807.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.50/1,628.15 = 807.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.50x = 1,628.15 × 807.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.50x = 1,314,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,059.55/1,180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.14

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