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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.05, 2,289.23 and 1,028.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.05, 2,289.23 and 1,028.83 is: 1,420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.05 : 2,289.23 = 1,028.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.05/2,289.23 = 1,028.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.05x = 2,289.23 × 1,028.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.05x = 2,355,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,223.36/1,658.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.48

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