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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.14, 1,630.46 and 901.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.14, 1,630.46 and 901.38 is: 1,245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.14 : 1,630.46 = 901.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.14/1,630.46 = 901.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.14x = 1,630.46 × 901.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.14x = 1,469,664.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,664.03/1,180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.33

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