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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.41, 1,828.25 and 1,180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.41, 1,828.25 and 1,180.59 is: 1,761.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.41 : 1,828.25 = 1,180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.41/1,828.25 = 1,180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.41x = 1,828.25 × 1,180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.41x = 2,158,407.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,407.76/1,225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.38

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