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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.68, 1,628.02 and 754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.68, 1,628.02 and 754.76 is: 1,040.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.68 : 1,628.02 = 754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.68/1,628.02 = 754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.68x = 1,628.02 × 754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.68x = 1,228,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,764.38/1,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.73

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