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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.65, 1,630.56 and 902.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.65, 1,630.56 and 902.07 is: 1,244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.65 : 1,630.56 = 902.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.65/1,630.56 = 902.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.65x = 1,630.56 × 902.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.65x = 1,470,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,879.26/1,181.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.77

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