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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.66, 1,628.74 and 831.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.66, 1,628.74 and 831.54 is: 1,147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.66 : 1,628.74 = 831.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.66/1,628.74 = 831.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.66x = 1,628.74 × 831.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.66x = 1,354,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,362.46/1,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.12

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