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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.73, 1,629.45 and 683.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.73, 1,629.45 and 683.53 is: 943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.73 : 1,629.45 = 683.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.73/1,629.45 = 683.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.73x = 1,629.45 × 683.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.73x = 1,113,777.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,777.96/1,180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.30

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