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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.47, 1,960.29 and 657.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.47, 1,960.29 and 657.66 is: 986.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.47 : 1,960.29 = 657.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.47/1,960.29 = 657.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.47x = 1,960.29 × 657.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.47x = 1,289,204.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,204.32/1,306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.78

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