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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.10, 1,628.55 and 682.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.10, 1,628.55 and 682.79 is: 942.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.10 : 1,628.55 = 682.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.10/1,628.55 = 682.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.10x = 1,628.55 × 682.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.10x = 1,111,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,949.51/1,180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.25

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