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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.79, 1,630.91 and 650.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.79, 1,630.91 and 650.73 is: 898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.79 : 1,630.91 = 650.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.79/1,630.91 = 650.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.79x = 1,630.91 × 650.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.79x = 1,061,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,270.66/1,181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.02

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