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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.60, 1,627.76 and 682.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.60, 1,627.76 and 682.18 is: 941.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.60 : 1,627.76 = 682.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.60/1,627.76 = 682.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.60x = 1,627.76 × 682.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.60x = 1,110,425.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,425.32/1,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.36

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