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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.83, 1,629.78 and 683.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.83, 1,629.78 and 683.58 is: 943.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.83 : 1,629.78 = 683.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.83/1,629.78 = 683.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.83x = 1,629.78 × 683.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.83x = 1,114,085.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,085.01/1,180.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.48

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