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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.92, 1,931.85 and 1,180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.92, 1,931.85 and 1,180.98 is: 1,626.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.92 : 1,931.85 = 1,180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.92/1,931.85 = 1,180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.92x = 1,931.85 × 1,180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.92x = 2,281,476.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,476.21/1,402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.23

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