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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.71, 2,285.48 and 1,058.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.71, 2,285.48 and 1,058.90 is: 1,460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.71 : 2,285.48 = 1,058.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.71/2,285.48 = 1,058.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.71x = 2,285.48 × 1,058.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.71x = 2,420,085.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,085.99/1,656.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.78

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