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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.52, 2,061.96 and 1,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.52, 2,061.96 and 1,180.16 is: 1,627.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.52 : 2,061.96 = 1,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.52/2,061.96 = 1,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.52x = 2,061.96 × 1,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.52x = 2,433,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,442.71/1,495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.15

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