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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.04, 2,288.15 and 912.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.04, 2,288.15 and 912.06 is: 1,258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.04 : 2,288.15 = 912.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.04/2,288.15 = 912.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.04x = 2,288.15 × 912.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.04x = 2,086,928.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,928.95/1,658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.68

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