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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.07, 2,411.81 and 1,180.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.07, 2,411.81 and 1,180.05 is: 1,629.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.07 : 2,411.81 = 1,180.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.07/2,411.81 = 1,180.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.07x = 2,411.81 × 1,180.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.07x = 2,846,056.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,056.39/1,747.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.05

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