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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.32, 1,627.49 and 682.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.32, 1,627.49 and 682.13 is: 941.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.32 : 1,627.49 = 682.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.32/1,627.49 = 682.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.32x = 1,627.49 × 682.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.32x = 1,110,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,152.54/1,179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.35

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