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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.14, 2,304.72 and 658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.14, 2,304.72 and 658.28 is: 987.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.14 : 2,304.72 = 658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.14/2,304.72 = 658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.14x = 2,304.72 × 658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.14x = 1,517,151.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,151.08/1,536.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.64

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