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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.63, 1,629.30 and 656.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.63, 1,629.30 and 656.69 is: 906.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.63 : 1,629.30 = 656.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.63/1,629.30 = 656.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.63x = 1,629.30 × 656.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.63x = 1,069,945.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,945.02/1,180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.25

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