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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.60, 1,773.30 and 1,039.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.60, 1,773.30 and 1,039.60 is: 1,561.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.60 : 1,773.30 = 1,039.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.60/1,773.30 = 1,039.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.60x = 1,773.30 × 1,039.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.60x = 1,843,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,522.68/1,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.51

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