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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.13, 1,629.98 and 650.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.13, 1,629.98 and 650.07 is: 897.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.13 : 1,629.98 = 650.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.13/1,629.98 = 650.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.13x = 1,629.98 × 650.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.13x = 1,059,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,601.10/1,181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.11

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