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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.57, 2,027.04 and 657.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.57, 2,027.04 and 657.75 is: 987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.57 : 2,027.04 = 657.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.57/2,027.04 = 657.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.57x = 2,027.04 × 657.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.57x = 1,333,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,285.56/1,350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.20

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