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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.18, 2,071.56 and 1,180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.18, 2,071.56 and 1,180.20 is: 1,759.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.18 : 2,071.56 = 1,180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.18/2,071.56 = 1,180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.18x = 2,071.56 × 1,180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.18x = 2,444,855.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,855.11/1,389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.93

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