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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.26, 2,022.57 and 655.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.26, 2,022.57 and 655.90 is: 983.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.26 : 2,022.57 = 655.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.26/2,022.57 = 655.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.26x = 2,022.57 × 655.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.26x = 1,326,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,598.61/1,349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.21

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