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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.52, 1,795.80 and 1,180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.52, 1,795.80 and 1,180.53 is: 1,628.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.52 : 1,795.80 = 1,180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.52/1,795.80 = 1,180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.52x = 1,795.80 × 1,180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.52x = 2,119,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,995.77/1,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.86

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