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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.12, 2,094.68 and 656.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.12, 2,094.68 and 656.32 is: 984.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.12 : 2,094.68 = 656.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.12/2,094.68 = 656.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.12x = 2,094.68 × 656.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.12x = 1,374,769.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,769.90/1,397.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.00

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