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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.22, 1,641.09 and 658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.22, 1,641.09 and 658.08 is: 908.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.22 : 1,641.09 = 658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.22/1,641.09 = 658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.22x = 1,641.09 × 658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.22x = 1,079,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,968.51/1,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.14

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