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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.02, 1,628.34 and 655.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.02, 1,628.34 and 655.95 is: 905.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.02 : 1,628.34 = 655.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.02/1,628.34 = 655.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.02x = 1,628.34 × 655.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.02x = 1,068,109.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,109.62/1,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.16

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