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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.60, 1,916.40 and 1,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.60, 1,916.40 and 1,180.40 is: 1,770.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.60 : 1,916.40 = 1,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.60/1,916.40 = 1,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.60x = 1,916.40 × 1,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.60x = 2,262,118.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,118.56/1,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.60

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