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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.54, 2,058.46 and 1,180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.54, 2,058.46 and 1,180.14 is: 1,767.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.54 : 2,058.46 = 1,180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.54/2,058.46 = 1,180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.54x = 2,058.46 × 1,180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.54x = 2,429,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,270.98/1,374.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.33

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