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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.84, 1,756.16 and 658.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.84, 1,756.16 and 658.56 is: 986.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.84 : 1,756.16 = 658.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.84/1,756.16 = 658.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.84x = 1,756.16 × 658.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.84x = 1,156,536.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,536.73/1,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.94

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