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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.92, 1,629.39 and 683.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.92, 1,629.39 and 683.47 is: 943.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.92 : 1,629.39 = 683.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.92/1,629.39 = 683.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.92x = 1,629.39 × 683.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.92x = 1,113,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,639.18/1,180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.03

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