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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.62, 1,632.02 and 651.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.62, 1,632.02 and 651.51 is: 899.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.62 : 1,632.02 = 651.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.62/1,632.02 = 651.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.62x = 1,632.02 × 651.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.62x = 1,063,274.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,274.09/1,182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.08

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