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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.68, 1,770.91 and 595.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.68, 1,770.91 and 595.45 is: 893.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.68 : 1,770.91 = 595.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.68/1,770.91 = 595.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.68x = 1,770.91 × 595.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.68x = 1,054,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,492.43/1,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.13

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