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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.55, 1,627.71 and 682.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.55, 1,627.71 and 682.21 is: 941.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.55 : 1,627.71 = 682.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.55/1,627.71 = 682.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.55x = 1,627.71 × 682.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.55x = 1,110,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,440.04/1,179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.41

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