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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.82, 1,631.04 and 650.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.82, 1,631.04 and 650.81 is: 898.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.82 : 1,631.04 = 650.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.82/1,631.04 = 650.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.82x = 1,631.04 × 650.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.82x = 1,061,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,494.19/1,181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.19

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