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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.90, 1,632.39 and 658.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.90, 1,632.39 and 658.98 is: 909.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.90 : 1,632.39 = 658.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.90/1,632.39 = 658.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.90x = 1,632.39 × 658.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.90x = 1,075,712.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,712.36/1,182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.39

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