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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.78, 2,287.97 and 1,091.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.78, 2,287.97 and 1,091.13 is: 1,505.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.78 : 2,287.97 = 1,091.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.78/2,287.97 = 1,091.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.78x = 2,287.97 × 1,091.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.78x = 2,496,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,472.71/1,657.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.91

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