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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.10, 1,852.65 and 658.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.10, 1,852.65 and 658.70 is: 986.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.10 : 1,852.65 = 658.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.10/1,852.65 = 658.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.10x = 1,852.65 × 658.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.10x = 1,220,340.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,340.56/1,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.45

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