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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513, 2,088.80 and 1,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513, 2,088.80 and 1,180.72 is: 1,630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513 : 2,088.80 = 1,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513/2,088.80 = 1,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513x = 2,088.80 × 1,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513x = 2,466,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,287.94/1,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.06

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