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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.28, 1,628.82 and 649.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.28, 1,628.82 and 649.22 is: 895.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.28 : 1,628.82 = 649.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.28/1,628.82 = 649.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.28x = 1,628.82 × 649.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.28x = 1,057,454.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,454.38/1,180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.94

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