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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.75, 1,629.37 and 656.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.75, 1,629.37 and 656.75 is: 906.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.75 : 1,629.37 = 656.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.75/1,629.37 = 656.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.75x = 1,629.37 × 656.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.75x = 1,070,088.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,088.75/1,180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.28

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