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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.32, 2,286.94 and 958.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.32, 2,286.94 and 958.68 is: 1,322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.32 : 2,286.94 = 958.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.32/2,286.94 = 958.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.32x = 2,286.94 × 958.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.32x = 2,192,443.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,443.64/1,657.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.88

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