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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.44, 2,083.02 and 658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.44, 2,083.02 and 658 is: 987.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.44 : 2,083.02 = 658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.44/2,083.02 = 658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.44x = 2,083.02 × 658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.44x = 1,370,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,627.16/1,388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.17

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