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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.56, 1,770.84 and 815.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.56, 1,770.84 and 815.24 is: 1,222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.56 : 1,770.84 = 815.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.56/1,770.84 = 815.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.56x = 1,770.84 × 815.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.56x = 1,443,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,659.60/1,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.86

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