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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.43, 1,630.26 and 657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.43, 1,630.26 and 657.44 is: 907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.43 : 1,630.26 = 657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.43/1,630.26 = 657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.43x = 1,630.26 × 657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.43x = 1,071,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,789.98/1,181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.20

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