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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.83, 2,027.46 and 658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.83, 2,027.46 and 658.20 is: 987.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.83 : 2,027.46 = 658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.83/2,027.46 = 658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.83x = 2,027.46 × 658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.83x = 1,334,474.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,474.17/1,351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.16

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