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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.63, 2,287.67 and 949.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.63, 2,287.67 and 949.70 is: 1,310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.63 : 2,287.67 = 949.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.63/2,287.67 = 949.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.63x = 2,287.67 × 949.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.63x = 2,172,601.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,601.17/1,657.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.67

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