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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.88, 1,629.54 and 656.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.88, 1,629.54 and 656.88 is: 906.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.88 : 1,629.54 = 656.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.88/1,629.54 = 656.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.88x = 1,629.54 × 656.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.88x = 1,070,412.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,412.24/1,180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.45

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