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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.62, 2,026.42 and 656.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.62, 2,026.42 and 656.92 is: 985.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.62 : 2,026.42 = 656.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.62/2,026.42 = 656.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.62x = 2,026.42 × 656.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.62x = 1,331,195.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,195.83/1,350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.62

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