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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.38, 2,286.21 and 958.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.38, 2,286.21 and 958.16 is: 1,322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.38 : 2,286.21 = 958.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.38/2,286.21 = 958.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.38x = 2,286.21 × 958.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.38x = 2,190,543.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,543.54/1,656.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.49

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