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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.40, 1,629.04 and 656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.40, 1,629.04 and 656.40 is: 905.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.40 : 1,629.04 = 656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.40/1,629.04 = 656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.40x = 1,629.04 × 656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.40x = 1,069,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,301.86/1,180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.88

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