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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.29, 1,867.85 and 1,180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.29, 1,867.85 and 1,180.02 is: 1,760.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.29 : 1,867.85 = 1,180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.29/1,867.85 = 1,180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.29x = 1,867.85 × 1,180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.29x = 2,204,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,100.36/1,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.06

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