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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.26, 1,602.62 and 658.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.26, 1,602.62 and 658.99 is: 989.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.26 : 1,602.62 = 658.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.26/1,602.62 = 658.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.26x = 1,602.62 × 658.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.26x = 1,056,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,114.20/1,067.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.56

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