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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.61, 1,629.29 and 656.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.61, 1,629.29 and 656.63 is: 906.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.61 : 1,629.29 = 656.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.61/1,629.29 = 656.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.61x = 1,629.29 × 656.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.61x = 1,069,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,829.26/1,180.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.17

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