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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.70, 1,958.55 and 657.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.70, 1,958.55 and 657.70 is: 986.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.70 : 1,958.55 = 657.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.70/1,958.55 = 657.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.70x = 1,958.55 × 657.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.70x = 1,288,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,138.34/1,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.55

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