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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.70, 1,973.82 and 658.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.70, 1,973.82 and 658.17 is: 986.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.70 : 1,973.82 = 658.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.70/1,973.82 = 658.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.70x = 1,973.82 × 658.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.70x = 1,299,109.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,109.11/1,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.64

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