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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.90, 1,630.37 and 739.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.90, 1,630.37 and 739.70 is: 1,020.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.90 : 1,630.37 = 739.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.90/1,630.37 = 739.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.90x = 1,630.37 × 739.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.90x = 1,205,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,990.61/1,181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.39

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