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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.39, 1,604.01 and 658.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.39, 1,604.01 and 658.22 is: 908.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.39 : 1,604.01 = 658.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.39/1,604.01 = 658.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.39x = 1,604.01 × 658.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.39x = 1,055,788.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,788.57/1,162.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.29

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