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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.40, 1,631.78 and 658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.40, 1,631.78 and 658.40 is: 908.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.40 : 1,631.78 = 658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.40/1,631.78 = 658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.40x = 1,631.78 × 658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.40x = 1,074,363.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,363.95/1,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.63

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