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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.86, 1,630.73 and 657.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.86, 1,630.73 and 657.79 is: 907.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.86 : 1,630.73 = 657.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.86/1,630.73 = 657.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.86x = 1,630.73 × 657.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.86x = 1,072,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,666.44/1,181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.61

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