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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.67, 1,629.29 and 656.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.67, 1,629.29 and 656.70 is: 906.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.67 : 1,629.29 = 656.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.67/1,629.29 = 656.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.67x = 1,629.29 × 656.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.67x = 1,069,951.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,951.46/1,180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.23

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