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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.58, 2,694.33 and 1,180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.58, 2,694.33 and 1,180.26 is: 1,770.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.58 : 2,694.33 = 1,180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.58/2,694.33 = 1,180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.58x = 2,694.33 × 1,180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.58x = 3,180,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,009.93/1,796.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.04

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