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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.04, 2,139.84 and 658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.04, 2,139.84 and 658.08 is: 986.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.04 : 2,139.84 = 658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.04/2,139.84 = 658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.04x = 2,139.84 × 658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.04x = 1,408,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,185.91/1,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.79

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