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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.54, 1,629.14 and 649.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.54, 1,629.14 and 649.42 is: 896.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.54 : 1,629.14 = 649.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.54/1,629.14 = 649.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.54x = 1,629.14 × 649.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.54x = 1,057,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,996.10/1,180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.20

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