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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.77, 1,629.39 and 676.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.77, 1,629.39 and 676.63 is: 933.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.77 : 1,629.39 = 676.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.77/1,629.39 = 676.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.77x = 1,629.39 × 676.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.77x = 1,102,494.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,494.16/1,180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.71

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