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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.85, 1,629.62 and 656.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.85, 1,629.62 and 656.88 is: 906.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.85 : 1,629.62 = 656.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.85/1,629.62 = 656.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.85x = 1,629.62 × 656.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.85x = 1,070,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,457.85/1,180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.52

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