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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.52, 1,630.50 and 657.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.52, 1,630.50 and 657.57 is: 907.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.52 : 1,630.50 = 657.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.52/1,630.50 = 657.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.52x = 1,630.50 × 657.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.52x = 1,072,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,167.89/1,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.45

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