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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.74, 1,633.94 and 658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.74, 1,633.94 and 658.74 is: 986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.74 : 1,633.94 = 658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.74/1,633.94 = 658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.74x = 1,633.94 × 658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.74x = 1,076,341.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,341.64/1,090.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.80

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