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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.80, 1,641.97 and 658.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.80, 1,641.97 and 658.75 is: 909.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.80 : 1,641.97 = 658.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.80/1,641.97 = 658.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.80x = 1,641.97 × 658.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.80x = 1,081,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,647.74/1,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.10

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