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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.15, 1,496.14 and 658.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.15, 1,496.14 and 658.66 is: 908.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.15 : 1,496.14 = 658.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.15/1,496.14 = 658.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.15x = 1,496.14 × 658.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.15x = 985,446.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,446.30/1,084.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.96

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