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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.72, 1,632.05 and 658.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.72, 1,632.05 and 658.78 is: 909.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.72 : 1,632.05 = 658.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.72/1,632.05 = 658.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.72x = 1,632.05 × 658.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.72x = 1,075,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,161.90/1,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.06

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