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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.76, 1,534.60 and 658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.76, 1,534.60 and 658.80 is: 987.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.76 : 1,534.60 = 658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.76/1,534.60 = 658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.76x = 1,534.60 × 658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.76x = 1,010,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,994.48/1,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.53

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