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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.11, 1,628.50 and 708.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.11, 1,628.50 and 708.27 is: 977.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.11 : 1,628.50 = 708.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.11/1,628.50 = 708.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.11x = 1,628.50 × 708.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.11x = 1,153,417.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,417.70/1,180.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.38

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