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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.19, 2,865.59 and 1,180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.19, 2,865.59 and 1,180.54 is: 1,768.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.19 : 2,865.59 = 1,180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.19/2,865.59 = 1,180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.19x = 2,865.59 × 1,180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.19x = 3,382,943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,943.62/1,913.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.22

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