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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.99, 1,629.59 and 657.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.99, 1,629.59 and 657.02 is: 906.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.99 : 1,629.59 = 657.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.99/1,629.59 = 657.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.99x = 1,629.59 × 657.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.99x = 1,070,673.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,673.22/1,180.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.59

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