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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.84, 1,629.46 and 656.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.84, 1,629.46 and 656.84 is: 906.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.84 : 1,629.46 = 656.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.84/1,629.46 = 656.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.84x = 1,629.46 × 656.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.84x = 1,070,294.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,294.51/1,180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.38

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