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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.76, 1,631.10 and 946.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.76, 1,631.10 and 946.26 is: 1,307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.76 : 1,631.10 = 946.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.76/1,631.10 = 946.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.76x = 1,631.10 × 946.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.76x = 1,543,444.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,444.69/1,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.17

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