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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.92, 1,953.68 and 1,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.92, 1,953.68 and 1,180.40 is: 1,771.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.92 : 1,953.68 = 1,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.92/1,953.68 = 1,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.92x = 1,953.68 × 1,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.92x = 2,306,123.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,123.87/1,301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.33

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