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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.88, 1,630.86 and 739.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.88, 1,630.86 and 739.62 is: 1,020.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.88 : 1,630.86 = 739.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.88/1,630.86 = 739.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.88x = 1,630.86 × 739.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.88x = 1,206,216.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,216.67/1,181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.59

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