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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.44, 1,641.44 and 658.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.44, 1,641.44 and 658.36 is: 908.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.44 : 1,641.44 = 658.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.44/1,641.44 = 658.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.44x = 1,641.44 × 658.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.44x = 1,080,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,651.04/1,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.54

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