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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.53, 1,627.93 and 682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.53, 1,627.93 and 682.16 is: 941.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.53 : 1,627.93 = 682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.53/1,627.93 = 682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.53x = 1,627.93 × 682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.53x = 1,110,507.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,507.55/1,179.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.48

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