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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.15, 2,085.27 and 1,180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.15, 2,085.27 and 1,180.45 is: 1,627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.15 : 2,085.27 = 1,180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.15/2,085.27 = 1,180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.15x = 2,085.27 × 1,180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.15x = 2,461,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,556.97/1,512.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.85

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