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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.38, 1,913.04 and 658.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.38, 1,913.04 and 658.88 is: 988.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.38 : 1,913.04 = 658.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.38/1,913.04 = 658.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.38x = 1,913.04 × 658.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.38x = 1,260,463.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,463.80/1,275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.30

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