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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.84, 2,287.74 and 959.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.84, 2,287.74 and 959.44 is: 1,323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.84 : 2,287.74 = 959.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.84/2,287.74 = 959.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.84x = 2,287.74 × 959.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.84x = 2,194,949.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,949.27/1,657.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.98

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