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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.01, 1,628.43 and 714.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.01, 1,628.43 and 714.26 is: 985.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.01 : 1,628.43 = 714.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.01/1,628.43 = 714.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.01x = 1,628.43 × 714.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.01x = 1,163,122.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,122.41/1,180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.69

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