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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.98, 1,629.45 and 656.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.98, 1,629.45 and 656.91 is: 906.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.98 : 1,629.45 = 656.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.98/1,629.45 = 656.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.98x = 1,629.45 × 656.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.98x = 1,070,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,402.00/1,180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.37

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