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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.44, 2,795.28 and 1,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.44, 2,795.28 and 1,180 is: 1,768.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.44 : 2,795.28 = 1,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.44/2,795.28 = 1,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.44x = 2,795.28 × 1,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.44x = 3,298,430.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,430.40/1,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.18

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