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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.04, 1,957.56 and 656.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.04, 1,957.56 and 656.32 is: 984.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.04 : 1,957.56 = 656.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.04/1,957.56 = 656.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.04x = 1,957.56 × 656.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.04x = 1,284,785.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,785.78/1,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.48

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