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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.27, 1,628.89 and 656.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.27, 1,628.89 and 656.30 is: 905.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.27 : 1,628.89 = 656.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.27/1,628.89 = 656.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.27x = 1,628.89 × 656.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.27x = 1,069,040.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,040.51/1,180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.76

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