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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.88, 1,632.30 and 658.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.88, 1,632.30 and 658.88 is: 909.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.88 : 1,632.30 = 658.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.88/1,632.30 = 658.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.88x = 1,632.30 × 658.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.88x = 1,075,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,489.82/1,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.21

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