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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.74, 1,629.45 and 649.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.74, 1,629.45 and 649.63 is: 896.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.74 : 1,629.45 = 649.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.74/1,629.45 = 649.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.74x = 1,629.45 × 649.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.74x = 1,058,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,539.60/1,180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.51

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