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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.53, 2,026.54 and 658.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.53, 2,026.54 and 658.17 is: 986.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.53 : 2,026.54 = 658.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.53/2,026.54 = 658.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.53x = 2,026.54 × 658.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.53x = 1,333,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,807.83/1,351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.89

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