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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.74, 1,630.78 and 657.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.74, 1,630.78 and 657.78 is: 907.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.74 : 1,630.78 = 657.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.74/1,630.78 = 657.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.74x = 1,630.78 × 657.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.74x = 1,072,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,694.47/1,181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.72

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