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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.16, 1,629.84 and 657.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.16, 1,629.84 and 657.12 is: 906.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.16 : 1,629.84 = 657.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.16/1,629.84 = 657.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.16x = 1,629.84 × 657.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.16x = 1,071,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,000.46/1,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.74

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