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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,300.59, 6,450.88 and 1,180.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,300.59, 6,450.88 and 1,180.61 is: 1,770.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,300.59 : 6,450.88 = 1,180.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,300.59/6,450.88 = 1,180.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,300.59x = 6,450.88 × 1,180.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,300.59x = 7,615,973.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,615,973.51/4,300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.91

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