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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.36, 1,630.46 and 901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.36, 1,630.46 and 901.14 is: 1,243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.36 : 1,630.46 = 901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.36/1,630.46 = 901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.36x = 1,630.46 × 901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.36x = 1,469,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,272.72/1,181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.71

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