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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.89, 1,641.96 and 658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.89, 1,641.96 and 658.76 is: 909.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.89 : 1,641.96 = 658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.89/1,641.96 = 658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.89x = 1,641.96 × 658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.89x = 1,081,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,649.36/1,189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.03

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