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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.21, 1,630.07 and 657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.21, 1,630.07 and 657.24 is: 906.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.21 : 1,630.07 = 657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.21/1,630.07 = 657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.21x = 1,630.07 × 657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.21x = 1,071,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,347.21/1,181.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.99

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