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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.87, 1,771.00 and 718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.87, 1,771.00 and 718.56 is: 1,077.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.87 : 1,771.00 = 718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.87/1,771.00 = 718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.87x = 1,771.00 × 718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.87x = 1,272,567.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,567.96/1,180.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.66

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