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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.49, 1,627.77 and 682.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.49, 1,627.77 and 682.26 is: 941.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.49 : 1,627.77 = 682.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.49/1,627.77 = 682.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.49x = 1,627.77 × 682.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.49x = 1,110,562.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,562.36/1,179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.56

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