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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.72, 1,772.20 and 604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.72, 1,772.20 and 604 is: 906.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.72 : 1,772.20 = 604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.72/1,772.20 = 604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.72x = 1,772.20 × 604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.72x = 1,070,408.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,408.80/1,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.57

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