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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.04, 1,628.52 and 656.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.04, 1,628.52 and 656.12 is: 905.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.04 : 1,628.52 = 656.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.04/1,628.52 = 656.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.04x = 1,628.52 × 656.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.04x = 1,068,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,504.54/1,180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.48

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