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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.62, 1,629.27 and 683.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.62, 1,629.27 and 683.19 is: 942.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.62 : 1,629.27 = 683.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.62/1,629.27 = 683.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.62x = 1,629.27 × 683.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.62x = 1,113,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,100.97/1,180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.81

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