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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.11, 1,910.05 and 658.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.11, 1,910.05 and 658.97 is: 986.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.11 : 1,910.05 = 658.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.11/1,910.05 = 658.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.11x = 1,910.05 × 658.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.11x = 1,258,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,656.92/1,276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.32

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