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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.17, 1,559.52 and 658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.17, 1,559.52 and 658.08 is: 908.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.17 : 1,559.52 = 658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.17/1,559.52 = 658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.17x = 1,559.52 × 658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.17x = 1,026,288.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,288.92/1,130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.08

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