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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.67, 2,452.74 and 1,180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.67, 2,452.74 and 1,180.95 is: 1,628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.67 : 2,452.74 = 1,180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.67/2,452.74 = 1,180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.67x = 2,452.74 × 1,180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.67x = 2,896,563.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,563.30/1,778.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.50

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