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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.97, 1,628.44 and 682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.97, 1,628.44 and 682.76 is: 942.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.97 : 1,628.44 = 682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.97/1,628.44 = 682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.97x = 1,628.44 × 682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.97x = 1,111,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,836.06/1,179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.26

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