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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.68, 1,629.15 and 683.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.68, 1,629.15 and 683.34 is: 942.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.68 : 1,629.15 = 683.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.68/1,629.15 = 683.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.68x = 1,629.15 × 683.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.68x = 1,113,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,263.36/1,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.90

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