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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.13, 1,629.98 and 650.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.13, 1,629.98 and 650.03 is: 897.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.13 : 1,629.98 = 650.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.13/1,629.98 = 650.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.13x = 1,629.98 × 650.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.13x = 1,059,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,535.90/1,181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.05

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