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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.41, 1,641.36 and 658.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.41, 1,641.36 and 658.27 is: 908.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.41 : 1,641.36 = 658.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.41/1,641.36 = 658.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.41x = 1,641.36 × 658.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.41x = 1,080,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,458.05/1,189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.40

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