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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.73, 2,287.58 and 949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.73, 2,287.58 and 949.52 is: 1,310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.73 : 2,287.58 = 949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.73/2,287.58 = 949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.73x = 2,287.58 × 949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.73x = 2,172,103.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,103.93/1,657.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.29

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