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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.44, 1,629.28 and 683.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.44, 1,629.28 and 683.37 is: 943.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.44 : 1,629.28 = 683.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.44/1,629.28 = 683.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.44x = 1,629.28 × 683.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.44x = 1,113,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,401.93/1,180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.21

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