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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.35, 1,631.52 and 651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.35, 1,631.52 and 651.16 is: 898.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.35 : 1,631.52 = 651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.35/1,631.52 = 651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.35x = 1,631.52 × 651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.35x = 1,062,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,385.36/1,182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.54

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