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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.91, 1,632.50 and 658.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.91, 1,632.50 and 658.99 is: 909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.91 : 1,632.50 = 658.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.91/1,632.50 = 658.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.91x = 1,632.50 × 658.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.91x = 1,075,797.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,797.88/1,182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.45

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