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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.02, 1,768.86 and 660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.02, 1,768.86 and 660.26 is: 989.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.02 : 1,768.86 = 660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.02/1,768.86 = 660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.02x = 1,768.86 × 660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.02x = 1,167,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,907.50/1,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.74

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