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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.59, 1,630.59 and 657.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.59, 1,630.59 and 657.65 is: 907.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.59 : 1,630.59 = 657.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.59/1,630.59 = 657.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.59x = 1,630.59 × 657.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.59x = 1,072,357.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,357.51/1,181.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.55

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