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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.36, 1,631.44 and 658.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.36, 1,631.44 and 658.36 is: 908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.36 : 1,631.44 = 658.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.36/1,631.44 = 658.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.36x = 1,631.44 × 658.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.36x = 1,074,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,074.84/1,182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.42

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