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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.64, 1,769.81 and 660.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.64, 1,769.81 and 660.89 is: 990.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.64 : 1,769.81 = 660.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.64/1,769.81 = 660.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.64x = 1,769.81 × 660.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.64x = 1,169,637.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,637.58/1,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.69

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