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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.52, 1,769.99 and 660.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.52, 1,769.99 and 660.57 is: 990.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.52 : 1,769.99 = 660.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.52/1,769.99 = 660.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.52x = 1,769.99 × 660.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.52x = 1,169,203.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,203.95/1,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.42

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