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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.76, 1,632.24 and 658.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.76, 1,632.24 and 658.84 is: 909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.76 : 1,632.24 = 658.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.76/1,632.24 = 658.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.76x = 1,632.24 × 658.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.76x = 1,075,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,385.00/1,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.22

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