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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.68, 1,628.82 and 882.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.68, 1,628.82 and 882.60 is: 1,217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.68 : 1,628.82 = 882.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.68/1,628.82 = 882.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.68x = 1,628.82 × 882.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.68x = 1,437,596.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,596.53/1,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.60

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