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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.55, 1,771.97 and 900.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.55, 1,771.97 and 900.29 is: 1,351.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.55 : 1,771.97 = 900.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.55/1,771.97 = 900.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.55x = 1,771.97 × 900.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.55x = 1,595,286.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,286.87/1,180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.31

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