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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.29, 1,559.82 and 658.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.29, 1,559.82 and 658.26 is: 908.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.29 : 1,559.82 = 658.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.29/1,559.82 = 658.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.29x = 1,559.82 × 658.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.29x = 1,026,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,769.58/1,130.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.41

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