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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.08, 1,958.86 and 658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.08, 1,958.86 and 658.28 is: 986.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.08 : 1,958.86 = 658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.08/1,958.86 = 658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.08x = 1,958.86 × 658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.08x = 1,289,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,478.36/1,307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.53

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