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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.65, 1,629.36 and 649.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.65, 1,629.36 and 649.56 is: 896.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.65 : 1,629.36 = 649.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.65/1,629.36 = 649.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.65x = 1,629.36 × 649.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.65x = 1,058,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,367.08/1,180.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.43

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