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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.46, 1,629.05 and 649.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.46, 1,629.05 and 649.33 is: 896.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.46 : 1,629.05 = 649.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.46/1,629.05 = 649.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.46x = 1,629.05 × 649.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.46x = 1,057,783.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,783.72/1,180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.08

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