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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.56, 1,629.22 and 649.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.56, 1,629.22 and 649.46 is: 896.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.56 : 1,629.22 = 649.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.56/1,629.22 = 649.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.56x = 1,629.22 × 649.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.56x = 1,058,115.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,115.67/1,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.28

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