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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.30, 2,009.40 and 1,180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.30, 2,009.40 and 1,180.30 is: 1,766.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.30 : 2,009.40 = 1,180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.30/2,009.40 = 1,180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.30x = 2,009.40 × 1,180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.30x = 2,371,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,694.82/1,342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.89

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