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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.52, 1,629.08 and 656.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.52, 1,629.08 and 656.54 is: 906.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.52 : 1,629.08 = 656.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.52/1,629.08 = 656.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.52x = 1,629.08 × 656.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.52x = 1,069,558.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,558.61/1,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.00

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