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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.92, 1,629.78 and 683.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.92, 1,629.78 and 683.64 is: 943.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.92 : 1,629.78 = 683.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.92/1,629.78 = 683.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.92x = 1,629.78 × 683.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.92x = 1,114,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,182.80/1,180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.49

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