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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.53, 1,629.18 and 656.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.53, 1,629.18 and 656.55 is: 906.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.53 : 1,629.18 = 656.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.53/1,629.18 = 656.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.53x = 1,629.18 × 656.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.53x = 1,069,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,638.13/1,180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.07

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