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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.22, 1,631.45 and 658.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.22, 1,631.45 and 658.25 is: 908.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.22 : 1,631.45 = 658.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.22/1,631.45 = 658.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.22x = 1,631.45 × 658.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.22x = 1,073,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,898.67/1,182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.37

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