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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.93, 1,762.58 and 682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.93, 1,762.58 and 682.29 is: 1,021.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.93 : 1,762.58 = 682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.93/1,762.58 = 682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.93x = 1,762.58 × 682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.93x = 1,202,590.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,590.71/1,176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.80

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