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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.82, 1,770.06 and 660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.82, 1,770.06 and 660.34 is: 989.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.82 : 1,770.06 = 660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.82/1,770.06 = 660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.82x = 1,770.06 × 660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.82x = 1,168,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,841.42/1,180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.86

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