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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.56, 1,629.18 and 656.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.56, 1,629.18 and 656.59 is: 906.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.56 : 1,629.18 = 656.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.56/1,629.18 = 656.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.56x = 1,629.18 × 656.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.56x = 1,069,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,703.30/1,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.10

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