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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.80, 2,045.40 and 1,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.80, 2,045.40 and 1,180.40 is: 1,771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.80 : 2,045.40 = 1,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.80/2,045.40 = 1,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.80x = 2,045.40 × 1,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.80x = 2,414,390.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,390.16/1,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.64

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