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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.87, 1,629.54 and 683.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.87, 1,629.54 and 683.48 is: 943.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.87 : 1,629.54 = 683.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.87/1,629.54 = 683.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.87x = 1,629.54 × 683.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.87x = 1,113,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,762.07/1,180.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.17

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