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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180, 1,628.46 and 656.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180, 1,628.46 and 656.02 is: 905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180 : 1,628.46 = 656.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180/1,628.46 = 656.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180x = 1,628.46 × 656.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180x = 1,068,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,302.33/1,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.34

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