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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.18, 1,631.22 and 658.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.18, 1,631.22 and 658.14 is: 908.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.18 : 1,631.22 = 658.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.18/1,631.22 = 658.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.18x = 1,631.22 × 658.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.18x = 1,073,571.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,571.13/1,182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.13

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