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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.20, 1,768.83 and 658.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.20, 1,768.83 and 658.91 is: 988.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.20 : 1,768.83 = 658.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.20/1,768.83 = 658.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.20x = 1,768.83 × 658.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.20x = 1,165,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,499.78/1,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.38

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