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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.47, 1,630.49 and 657.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.47, 1,630.49 and 657.51 is: 907.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.47 : 1,630.49 = 657.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.47/1,630.49 = 657.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.47x = 1,630.49 × 657.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.47x = 1,072,069.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,069.20/1,181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.40

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