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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.93, 2,027.54 and 658.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.93, 2,027.54 and 658.22 is: 986.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.93 : 2,027.54 = 658.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.93/2,027.54 = 658.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.93x = 2,027.54 × 658.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.93x = 1,334,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,553.95/1,352.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.42

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