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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.19, 1,962.33 and 658.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.19, 1,962.33 and 658.57 is: 987.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.19 : 1,962.33 = 658.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.19/1,962.33 = 658.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.19x = 1,962.33 × 658.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.19x = 1,292,331.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,331.67/1,308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.88

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