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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.80, 2,286.32 and 958.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.80, 2,286.32 and 958.08 is: 1,322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.80 : 2,286.32 = 958.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.80/2,286.32 = 958.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.80x = 2,286.32 × 958.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.80x = 2,190,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,477.47/1,656.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.11

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