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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.99, 1,628.19 and 656.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.99, 1,628.19 and 656.03 is: 905.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.99 : 1,628.19 = 656.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.99/1,628.19 = 656.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.99x = 1,628.19 × 656.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.99x = 1,068,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,145.56/1,179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.22

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