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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.02, 1,628.62 and 682.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.02, 1,628.62 and 682.68 is: 942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.02 : 1,628.62 = 682.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.02/1,628.62 = 682.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.02x = 1,628.62 × 682.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.02x = 1,111,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,826.30/1,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.21

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