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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.98, 1,629.44 and 702.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.98, 1,629.44 and 702.36 is: 969.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.98 : 1,629.44 = 702.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.98/1,629.44 = 702.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.98x = 1,629.44 × 702.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.98x = 1,144,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,453.48/1,180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.07

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