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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,613.52, 2,419.47 and 1,180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,613.52, 2,419.47 and 1,180.98 is: 1,770.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,613.52 : 2,419.47 = 1,180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,613.52/2,419.47 = 1,180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,613.52x = 2,419.47 × 1,180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,613.52x = 2,857,345.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,345.68/1,613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.88

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