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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.86, 1,632.10 and 658.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.86, 1,632.10 and 658.79 is: 908.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.86 : 1,632.10 = 658.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.86/1,632.10 = 658.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.86x = 1,632.10 × 658.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.86x = 1,075,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,211.16/1,182.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.99

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