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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.80, 1,769.40 and 997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.80, 1,769.40 and 997.20 is: 1,494.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.80 : 1,769.40 = 997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.80/1,769.40 = 997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.80x = 1,769.40 × 997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.80x = 1,764,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,445.68/1,180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.28

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