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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.96, 1,631 and 657.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.96, 1,631 and 657.98 is: 907.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.96 : 1,631 = 657.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.96/1,631 = 657.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.96x = 1,631 × 657.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.96x = 1,073,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,165.38/1,181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.95

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