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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.85, 1,629.45 and 683.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.85, 1,629.45 and 683.65 is: 943.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.85 : 1,629.45 = 683.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.85/1,629.45 = 683.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.85x = 1,629.45 × 683.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.85x = 1,113,971.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,971.98/1,180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.36

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