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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026, 1,416.20 and 658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026, 1,416.20 and 658 is: 908.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026 : 1,416.20 = 658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026/1,416.20 = 658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026x = 1,416.20 × 658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026x = 931,859.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,859.60/1,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.25

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