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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.62, 1,632.08 and 658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.62, 1,632.08 and 658.64 is: 908.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.62 : 1,632.08 = 658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.62/1,632.08 = 658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.62x = 1,632.08 × 658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.62x = 1,074,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,953.17/1,182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.96

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