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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.93, 1,629.66 and 649.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.93, 1,629.66 and 649.83 is: 896.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.93 : 1,629.66 = 649.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.93/1,629.66 = 649.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.93x = 1,629.66 × 649.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.93x = 1,059,001.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,001.96/1,180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.76

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