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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.58, 1,771.27 and 815.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.58, 1,771.27 and 815.06 is: 1,222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.58 : 1,771.27 = 815.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.58/1,771.27 = 815.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.58x = 1,771.27 × 815.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.58x = 1,443,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,693.72/1,180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.87

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