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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.02, 2,288.58 and 1,068.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.02, 2,288.58 and 1,068.55 is: 1,474.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.02 : 2,288.58 = 1,068.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.02/2,288.58 = 1,068.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.02x = 2,288.58 × 1,068.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.02x = 2,445,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,462.16/1,658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.93

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