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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.56, 2,287.86 and 994.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.56, 2,287.86 and 994.58 is: 1,372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.56 : 2,287.86 = 994.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.56/2,287.86 = 994.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.56x = 2,287.86 × 994.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.56x = 2,275,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,459.80/1,657.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.78

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