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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.94, 1,629.97 and 683.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.94, 1,629.97 and 683.87 is: 943.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.94 : 1,629.97 = 683.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.94/1,629.97 = 683.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.94x = 1,629.97 × 683.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.94x = 1,114,689.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,689.29/1,180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.90

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