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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.32, 1,628.87 and 683.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.32, 1,628.87 and 683.13 is: 942.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.32 : 1,628.87 = 683.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.32/1,628.87 = 683.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.32x = 1,628.87 × 683.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.32x = 1,112,729.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,729.96/1,180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.74

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