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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.37, 1,628.95 and 656.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.37, 1,628.95 and 656.43 is: 905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.37 : 1,628.95 = 656.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.37/1,628.95 = 656.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.37x = 1,628.95 × 656.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.37x = 1,069,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,296.54/1,180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.90

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