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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.01, 1,682.37 and 1,180.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.01, 1,682.37 and 1,180.73 is: 1,629.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.01 : 1,682.37 = 1,180.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.01/1,682.37 = 1,180.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.01x = 1,682.37 × 1,180.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.01x = 1,986,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,428.94/1,219.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.55

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