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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.59, 1,631.97 and 658.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.59, 1,631.97 and 658.65 is: 908.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.59 : 1,631.97 = 658.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.59/1,631.97 = 658.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.59x = 1,631.97 × 658.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.59x = 1,074,897.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,897.04/1,182.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.93

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