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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.38, 1,628.96 and 656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.38, 1,628.96 and 656.44 is: 905.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.38 : 1,628.96 = 656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.38/1,628.96 = 656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.38x = 1,628.96 × 656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.38x = 1,069,311.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,311.22/1,180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.91

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