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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658, 2,288.02 and 911.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658, 2,288.02 and 911.94 is: 1,258.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658 : 2,288.02 = 911.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658/2,288.02 = 911.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658x = 2,288.02 × 911.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658x = 2,086,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,536.96/1,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.47

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