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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.88, 1,630.92 and 657.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.88, 1,630.92 and 657.88 is: 907.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.88 : 1,630.92 = 657.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.88/1,630.92 = 657.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.88x = 1,630.92 × 657.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.88x = 1,072,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,949.65/1,181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.83

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