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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.13, 1,628.98 and 714.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.13, 1,628.98 and 714.38 is: 986.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.13 : 1,628.98 = 714.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.13/1,628.98 = 714.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.13x = 1,628.98 × 714.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.13x = 1,163,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,700.80/1,180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.08

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