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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.24, 1,976.54 and 659.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.24, 1,976.54 and 659.21 is: 989.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.24 : 1,976.54 = 659.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.24/1,976.54 = 659.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.24x = 1,976.54 × 659.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.24x = 1,302,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,941.75/1,317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.15

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