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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.74, 1,628.12 and 682.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.74, 1,628.12 and 682.54 is: 941.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.74 : 1,628.12 = 682.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.74/1,628.12 = 682.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.74x = 1,628.12 × 682.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.74x = 1,111,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,257.02/1,179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.95

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