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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.69, 1,627.57 and 682.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.69, 1,627.57 and 682.07 is: 941.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.69 : 1,627.57 = 682.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.69/1,627.57 = 682.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.69x = 1,627.57 × 682.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.69x = 1,110,116.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,116.62/1,179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.02

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