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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.66, 2,081.70 and 657.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.66, 2,081.70 and 657.82 is: 986.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.66 : 2,081.70 = 657.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.66/2,081.70 = 657.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.66x = 2,081.70 × 657.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.66x = 1,369,383.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,383.89/1,387.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.83

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