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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.37, 6,768.04 and 1,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.37, 6,768.04 and 1,180.94 is: 1,771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.37 : 6,768.04 = 1,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.37/6,768.04 = 1,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.37x = 6,768.04 × 1,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.37x = 7,992,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,992,669.31/4,512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.28

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