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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.78, 2,287.65 and 959.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.78, 2,287.65 and 959.14 is: 1,323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.78 : 2,287.65 = 959.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.78/2,287.65 = 959.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.78x = 2,287.65 × 959.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.78x = 2,194,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,176.62/1,657.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.56

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