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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.07, 1,631.26 and 658.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.07, 1,631.26 and 658.10 is: 908.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.07 : 1,631.26 = 658.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.07/1,631.26 = 658.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.07x = 1,631.26 × 658.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.07x = 1,073,532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,532.21/1,182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.18

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