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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.63, 1,560.14 and 658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.63, 1,560.14 and 658.62 is: 908.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.63 : 1,560.14 = 658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.63/1,560.14 = 658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.63x = 1,560.14 × 658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.63x = 1,027,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,536.11/1,130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.82

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