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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.64, 1,630.24 and 1,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.64, 1,630.24 and 1,056.08 is: 1,458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.64 : 1,630.24 = 1,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.64/1,630.24 = 1,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.64x = 1,630.24 × 1,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.64x = 1,721,663.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,663.86/1,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.25

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