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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.98, 1,628.40 and 682.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.98, 1,628.40 and 682.64 is: 942.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.98 : 1,628.40 = 682.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.98/1,628.40 = 682.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.98x = 1,628.40 × 682.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.98x = 1,111,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,610.98/1,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.06

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