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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.82, 1,771.05 and 660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.82, 1,771.05 and 660.50 is: 990.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.82 : 1,771.05 = 660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.82/1,771.05 = 660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.82x = 1,771.05 × 660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.82x = 1,169,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,778.53/1,180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.65

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