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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.56, 1,771.98 and 900.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.56, 1,771.98 and 900.30 is: 1,351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.56 : 1,771.98 = 900.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.56/1,771.98 = 900.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.56x = 1,771.98 × 900.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.56x = 1,595,313.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,313.59/1,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.32

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