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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.92, 2,026.85 and 658.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.92, 2,026.85 and 658.05 is: 986.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.92 : 2,026.85 = 658.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.92/2,026.85 = 658.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.92x = 2,026.85 × 658.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.92x = 1,333,765.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,765.35/1,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.57

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