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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.12, 1,628.53 and 682.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.12, 1,628.53 and 682.75 is: 942.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.12 : 1,628.53 = 682.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.12/1,628.53 = 682.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.12x = 1,628.53 × 682.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.12x = 1,111,878.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,878.86/1,180.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.17

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