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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.74, 2,026.80 and 657.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.74, 2,026.80 and 657.71 is: 986.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.74 : 2,026.80 = 657.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.74/2,026.80 = 657.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.74x = 2,026.80 × 657.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.74x = 1,333,049.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,049.23/1,351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.17

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