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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.97, 1,771.77 and 1,051.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.97, 1,771.77 and 1,051.86 is: 1,578.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.97 : 1,771.77 = 1,051.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.97/1,771.77 = 1,051.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.97x = 1,771.77 × 1,051.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.97x = 1,863,647.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,647.35/1,180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.07

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