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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.86, 1,771.30 and 604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.86, 1,771.30 and 604.14 is: 906.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.86 : 1,771.30 = 604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.86/1,771.30 = 604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.86x = 1,771.30 × 604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.86x = 1,070,113.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,113.18/1,180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.22

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