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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.54, 1,631.80 and 658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.54, 1,631.80 and 658.62 is: 908.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.54 : 1,631.80 = 658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.54/1,631.80 = 658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.54x = 1,631.80 × 658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.54x = 1,074,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,724.66/1,182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.83

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