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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.66, 1,625.31 and 900.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.66, 1,625.31 and 900.40 is: 1,239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.66 : 1,625.31 = 900.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.66/1,625.31 = 900.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.66x = 1,625.31 × 900.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.66x = 1,463,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,429.12/1,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.50

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