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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.65, 1,629.18 and 901.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.65, 1,629.18 and 901.07 is: 1,243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.65 : 1,629.18 = 901.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.65/1,629.18 = 901.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.65x = 1,629.18 × 901.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.65x = 1,467,997.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,997.08/1,180.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.38

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