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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.61, 1,631.97 and 658.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.61, 1,631.97 and 658.66 is: 908.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.61 : 1,631.97 = 658.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.61/1,631.97 = 658.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.61x = 1,631.97 × 658.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.61x = 1,074,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,913.36/1,182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.93

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