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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182, 1,631.08 and 658.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182, 1,631.08 and 658.06 is: 908.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182 : 1,631.08 = 658.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182/1,631.08 = 658.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182x = 1,631.08 × 658.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182x = 1,073,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,348.50/1,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.08

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