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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.08, 1,719.12 and 658.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.08, 1,719.12 and 658.82 is: 988.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.08 : 1,719.12 = 658.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.08/1,719.12 = 658.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.08x = 1,719.12 × 658.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.08x = 1,132,590.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,590.64/1,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.23

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