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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.72, 1,632.18 and 658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.72, 1,632.18 and 658.80 is: 909.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.72 : 1,632.18 = 658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.72/1,632.18 = 658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.72x = 1,632.18 × 658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.72x = 1,075,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,280.18/1,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.16

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