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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.34, 1,536.50 and 658.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.34, 1,536.50 and 658.22 is: 987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.34 : 1,536.50 = 658.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.34/1,536.50 = 658.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.34x = 1,536.50 × 658.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.34x = 1,011,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,348.99/1,024.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.32

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