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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.65, 1,630.59 and 806.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.65, 1,630.59 and 806.97 is: 1,114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.65 : 1,630.59 = 806.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.65/1,630.59 = 806.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.65x = 1,630.59 × 806.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.65x = 1,315,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,837.21/1,180.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.50

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