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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.45, 2,036.72 and 655.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.45, 2,036.72 and 655.23 is: 982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.45 : 2,036.72 = 655.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.45/2,036.72 = 655.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.45x = 2,036.72 × 655.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.45x = 1,334,521.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,521.68/1,358.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.39

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