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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.01, 2,082.12 and 658.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.01, 2,082.12 and 658.29 is: 987.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.01 : 2,082.12 = 658.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.01/2,082.12 = 658.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.01x = 2,082.12 × 658.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.01x = 1,370,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,638.77/1,388.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.48

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