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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.77, 2,236.37 and 658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.77, 2,236.37 and 658.20 is: 986.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.77 : 2,236.37 = 658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.77/2,236.37 = 658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.77x = 2,236.37 × 658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.77x = 1,471,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,975.44/1,491.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.73

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