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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.38, 1,628.46 and 682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.38, 1,628.46 and 682.94 is: 942.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.38 : 1,628.46 = 682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.38/1,628.46 = 682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.38x = 1,628.46 × 682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.38x = 1,112,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,132.33/1,180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.18

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