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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.63, 2,287.74 and 958.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.63, 2,287.74 and 958.87 is: 1,323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.63 : 2,287.74 = 958.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.63/2,287.74 = 958.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.63x = 2,287.74 × 958.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.63x = 2,193,645.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,645.25/1,657.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.36

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