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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.05, 1,823.94 and 1,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.05, 1,823.94 and 1,180.72 is: 1,630.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.05 : 1,823.94 = 1,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.05/1,823.94 = 1,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.05x = 1,823.94 × 1,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.05x = 2,153,557.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,557.88/1,321.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.19

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