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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.47, 2,399.45 and 1,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.47, 2,399.45 and 1,180.08 is: 1,626.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.47 : 2,399.45 = 1,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.47/2,399.45 = 1,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.47x = 2,399.45 × 1,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.47x = 2,831,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,537.06/1,740.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.89

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