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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.32, 1,628.80 and 656.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.32, 1,628.80 and 656.31 is: 905.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.32 : 1,628.80 = 656.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.32/1,628.80 = 656.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.32x = 1,628.80 × 656.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.32x = 1,068,997.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,997.73/1,180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.68

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