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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.14, 1,769.03 and 660.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.14, 1,769.03 and 660.39 is: 989.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.14 : 1,769.03 = 660.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.14/1,769.03 = 660.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.14x = 1,769.03 × 660.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.14x = 1,168,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,249.72/1,180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.92

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