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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.08, 1,628.32 and 675.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.08, 1,628.32 and 675.96 is: 932.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.08 : 1,628.32 = 675.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.08/1,628.32 = 675.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.08x = 1,628.32 × 675.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.08x = 1,100,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,679.19/1,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.72

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