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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.76, 1,641.75 and 658.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.76, 1,641.75 and 658.58 is: 908.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.76 : 1,641.75 = 658.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.76/1,641.75 = 658.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.76x = 1,641.75 × 658.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.76x = 1,081,223.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,223.72/1,189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.77

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