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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.16, 2,083.64 and 658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.16, 2,083.64 and 658.32 is: 988.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.16 : 2,083.64 = 658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.16/2,083.64 = 658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.16x = 2,083.64 × 658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.16x = 1,371,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,701.88/1,388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.14

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