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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.99, 1,631.17 and 658.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.99, 1,631.17 and 658.02 is: 908.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.99 : 1,631.17 = 658.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.99/1,631.17 = 658.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.99x = 1,631.17 × 658.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.99x = 1,073,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,342.48/1,181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.08

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