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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.74, 1,961.96 and 658.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.74, 1,961.96 and 658.84 is: 988.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.74 : 1,961.96 = 658.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.74/1,961.96 = 658.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.74x = 1,961.96 × 658.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.74x = 1,292,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,617.73/1,307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.44

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