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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.35, 1,627.52 and 682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.35, 1,627.52 and 682.04 is: 941.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.35 : 1,627.52 = 682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.35/1,627.52 = 682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.35x = 1,627.52 × 682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.35x = 1,110,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,022.19/1,179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.22

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