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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.84, 2,027.56 and 657.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.84, 2,027.56 and 657.88 is: 987.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.84 : 2,027.56 = 657.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.84/2,027.56 = 657.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.84x = 2,027.56 × 657.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.84x = 1,333,891.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,891.17/1,350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.45

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