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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.92, 2,318.28 and 1,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.92, 2,318.28 and 1,180.08 is: 1,771.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.92 : 2,318.28 = 1,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.92/2,318.28 = 1,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.92x = 2,318.28 × 1,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.92x = 2,735,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,755.86/1,543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.95

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