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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.70, 1,629.36 and 656.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.70, 1,629.36 and 656.72 is: 906.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.70 : 1,629.36 = 656.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.70/1,629.36 = 656.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.70x = 1,629.36 × 656.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.70x = 1,070,033.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,033.30/1,180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.27

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