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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.73, 1,627.98 and 682.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.73, 1,627.98 and 682.30 is: 941.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.73 : 1,627.98 = 682.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.73/1,627.98 = 682.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.73x = 1,627.98 × 682.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.73x = 1,110,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,770.75/1,179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.55

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