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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.07, 1,628.10 and 682.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.07, 1,628.10 and 682.63 is: 941.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.07 : 1,628.10 = 682.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.07/1,628.10 = 682.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.07x = 1,628.10 × 682.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.07x = 1,111,385.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,385.83/1,180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.80

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