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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.38, 1,628.90 and 649.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.38, 1,628.90 and 649.28 is: 895.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.38 : 1,628.90 = 649.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.38/1,628.90 = 649.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.38x = 1,628.90 × 649.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.38x = 1,057,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,612.19/1,180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.99

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