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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.65, 1,629.46 and 683.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.65, 1,629.46 and 683.58 is: 943.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.65 : 1,629.46 = 683.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.65/1,629.46 = 683.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.65x = 1,629.46 × 683.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.65x = 1,113,866.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,866.27/1,180.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.43

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