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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.73, 2,111.95 and 1,180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.73, 2,111.95 and 1,180.09 is: 1,767.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.73 : 2,111.95 = 1,180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.73/2,111.95 = 1,180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.73x = 2,111.95 × 1,180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.73x = 2,492,291.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,291.08/1,409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.92

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