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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.64, 2,157.70 and 658.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.64, 2,157.70 and 658.82 is: 988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.64 : 2,157.70 = 658.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.64/2,157.70 = 658.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.64x = 2,157.70 × 658.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.64x = 1,421,535.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,535.91/1,437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.80

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