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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.01, 1,628.34 and 656.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.01, 1,628.34 and 656.03 is: 905.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.01 : 1,628.34 = 656.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.01/1,628.34 = 656.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.01x = 1,628.34 × 656.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.01x = 1,068,239.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,239.89/1,180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.28

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