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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.52, 1,766.44 and 1,037.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.52, 1,766.44 and 1,037.96 is: 1,553.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.52 : 1,766.44 = 1,037.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.52/1,766.44 = 1,037.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.52x = 1,766.44 × 1,037.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.52x = 1,833,494.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,494.06/1,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.12

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