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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.36, 2,552.34 and 1,180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.36, 2,552.34 and 1,180.13 is: 1,770.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.36 : 2,552.34 = 1,180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.36/2,552.34 = 1,180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.36x = 2,552.34 × 1,180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.36x = 3,012,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,080.24/1,701.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.40

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