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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.48, 1,974.03 and 657.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.48, 1,974.03 and 657.64 is: 986.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.48 : 1,974.03 = 657.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.48/1,974.03 = 657.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.48x = 1,974.03 × 657.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.48x = 1,298,201.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,201.09/1,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.12

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