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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.14, 1,641.02 and 658.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.14, 1,641.02 and 658.05 is: 908.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.14 : 1,641.02 = 658.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.14/1,641.02 = 658.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.14x = 1,641.02 × 658.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.14x = 1,079,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,869.92/1,189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.11

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