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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.54, 1,961.31 and 658.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.54, 1,961.31 and 658.82 is: 988.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.54 : 1,961.31 = 658.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.54/1,961.31 = 658.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.54x = 1,961.31 × 658.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.54x = 1,292,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,150.25/1,307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.23

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