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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.99, 1,631.13 and 650.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.99, 1,631.13 and 650.86 is: 898.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.99 : 1,631.13 = 650.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.99/1,631.13 = 650.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.99x = 1,631.13 × 650.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.99x = 1,061,643.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,643.79/1,181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.18

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