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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.56, 1,622.11 and 1,104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.56, 1,622.11 and 1,104.72 is: 1,517.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.56 : 1,622.11 = 1,104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.56/1,622.11 = 1,104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.56x = 1,622.11 × 1,104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.56x = 1,791,977.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,977.36/1,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.90

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