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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.45, 1,631.85 and 658.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.45, 1,631.85 and 658.53 is: 908.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.45 : 1,631.85 = 658.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.45/1,631.85 = 658.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.45x = 1,631.85 × 658.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.45x = 1,074,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,622.18/1,182.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.81

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