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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.74, 1,770.88 and 1,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.74, 1,770.88 and 1,122.20 is: 1,683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.74 : 1,770.88 = 1,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.74/1,770.88 = 1,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.74x = 1,770.88 × 1,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.74x = 1,987,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,281.54/1,180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.08

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