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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.70, 2,082.75 and 658.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.70, 2,082.75 and 658.27 is: 986.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.70 : 2,082.75 = 658.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.70/2,082.75 = 658.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.70x = 2,082.75 × 658.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.70x = 1,371,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,011.84/1,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.55

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