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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.36, 1,819.92 and 658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.36, 1,819.92 and 658.24 is: 987.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.36 : 1,819.92 = 658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.36/1,819.92 = 658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.36x = 1,819.92 × 658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.36x = 1,197,944.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,944.14/1,213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.29

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