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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.20, 2,279.51 and 1,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.20, 2,279.51 and 1,180.76 is: 1,627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.20 : 2,279.51 = 1,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.20/2,279.51 = 1,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.20x = 2,279.51 × 1,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.20x = 2,691,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,548.32/1,654.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.10

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