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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.14, 1,718.58 and 658.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.14, 1,718.58 and 658.70 is: 986.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.14 : 1,718.58 = 658.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.14/1,718.58 = 658.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.14x = 1,718.58 × 658.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.14x = 1,132,028.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,028.65/1,147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.83

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