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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.53, 1,629.23 and 683.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.53, 1,629.23 and 683.33 is: 943.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.53 : 1,629.23 = 683.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.53/1,629.23 = 683.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.53x = 1,629.23 × 683.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.53x = 1,113,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,290.17/1,180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.04

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