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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.68, 1,628.94 and 715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.68, 1,628.94 and 715.08 is: 986.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.68 : 1,628.94 = 715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.68/1,628.94 = 715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.68x = 1,628.94 × 715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.68x = 1,164,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,822.42/1,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.57

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