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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.10, 1,626.45 and 1,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.10, 1,626.45 and 1,056.72 is: 1,455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.10 : 1,626.45 = 1,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.10/1,626.45 = 1,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.10x = 1,626.45 × 1,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.10x = 1,718,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,702.24/1,181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.17

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