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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.63, 2,285.11 and 1,158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.63, 2,285.11 and 1,158.72 is: 1,597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.63 : 2,285.11 = 1,158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.63/2,285.11 = 1,158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.63x = 2,285.11 × 1,158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.63x = 2,647,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,802.66/1,657.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.34

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