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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.39, 1,766.25 and 658.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.39, 1,766.25 and 658.17 is: 985.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.39 : 1,766.25 = 658.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.39/1,766.25 = 658.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.39x = 1,766.25 × 658.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.39x = 1,162,492.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,492.76/1,179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.67

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