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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.55, 1,631.88 and 658.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.55, 1,631.88 and 658.57 is: 908.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.55 : 1,631.88 = 658.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.55/1,631.88 = 658.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.55x = 1,631.88 × 658.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.55x = 1,074,703.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,703.92/1,182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.80

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