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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.04, 1,874.64 and 1,184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.04, 1,874.64 and 1,184.80 is: 1,634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.04 : 1,874.64 = 1,184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.04/1,874.64 = 1,184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.04x = 1,874.64 × 1,184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.04x = 2,221,073.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,073.47/1,359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.30

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