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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.03, 2,026.57 and 657.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.03, 2,026.57 and 657.15 is: 985.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.03 : 2,026.57 = 657.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.03/2,026.57 = 657.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.03x = 2,026.57 × 657.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.03x = 1,331,752.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,752.47/1,352.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.01

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