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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.40, 1,628.92 and 656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.40, 1,628.92 and 656.44 is: 905.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.40 : 1,628.92 = 656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.40/1,628.92 = 656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.40x = 1,628.92 × 656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.40x = 1,069,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,288.24/1,180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.87

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