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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.23, 1,628.65 and 682.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.23, 1,628.65 and 682.89 is: 942.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.23 : 1,628.65 = 682.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.23/1,628.65 = 682.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.23x = 1,628.65 × 682.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.23x = 1,112,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,188.80/1,180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.35

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