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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.94, 1,630.89 and 739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.94, 1,630.89 and 739.68 is: 1,020.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.94 : 1,630.89 = 739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.94/1,630.89 = 739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.94x = 1,630.89 × 739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.94x = 1,206,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,336.72/1,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.64

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