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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,612.50, 2,419.96 and 1,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,612.50, 2,419.96 and 1,180.76 is: 1,772.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,612.50 : 2,419.96 = 1,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,612.50/2,419.96 = 1,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,612.50x = 2,419.96 × 1,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,612.50x = 2,857,391.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,391.97/1,612.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.03

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