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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.86, 1,770.93 and 667.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.86, 1,770.93 and 667.50 is: 1,001.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.86 : 1,770.93 = 667.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.86/1,770.93 = 667.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.86x = 1,770.93 × 667.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.86x = 1,182,095.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,095.78/1,180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.05

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