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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.44, 1,914.53 and 658.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.44, 1,914.53 and 658.55 is: 987.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.44 : 1,914.53 = 658.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.44/1,914.53 = 658.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.44x = 1,914.53 × 658.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.44x = 1,260,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,800.87/1,276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.75

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