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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.12, 1,631.40 and 658.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.12, 1,631.40 and 658.16 is: 908.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.12 : 1,631.40 = 658.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.12/1,631.40 = 658.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.12x = 1,631.40 × 658.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.12x = 1,073,714.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,714.07/1,182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.30

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