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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.59, 1,629.21 and 656.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.59, 1,629.21 and 656.65 is: 906.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.59 : 1,629.21 = 656.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.59/1,629.21 = 656.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.59x = 1,629.21 × 656.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.59x = 1,069,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,820.75/1,180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.17

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