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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.76, 2,236.62 and 658.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.76, 2,236.62 and 658.42 is: 987.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.76 : 2,236.62 = 658.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.76/2,236.62 = 658.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.76x = 2,236.62 × 658.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.76x = 1,472,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,635.34/1,491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.18

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