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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.29, 1,769.04 and 660.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.29, 1,769.04 and 660.27 is: 989.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.29 : 1,769.04 = 660.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.29/1,769.04 = 660.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.29x = 1,769.04 × 660.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.29x = 1,168,044.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,044.04/1,180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.62

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