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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.83, 1,767.52 and 717.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.83, 1,767.52 and 717.15 is: 1,073.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.83 : 1,767.52 = 717.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.83/1,767.52 = 717.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.83x = 1,767.52 × 717.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.83x = 1,267,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,584.49/1,180.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.47

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