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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.35, 1,628.73 and 656.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.35, 1,628.73 and 656.35 is: 905.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.35 : 1,628.73 = 656.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.35/1,628.73 = 656.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.35x = 1,628.73 × 656.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.35x = 1,069,016.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,016.94/1,180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.68

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