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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.64, 1,629.30 and 656.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.64, 1,629.30 and 656.78 is: 906.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.64 : 1,629.30 = 656.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.64/1,629.30 = 656.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.64x = 1,629.30 × 656.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.64x = 1,070,083.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,083.51/1,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.36

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