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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.05, 2,288.29 and 995.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.05, 2,288.29 and 995.07 is: 1,373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.05 : 2,288.29 = 995.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.05/2,288.29 = 995.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.05x = 2,288.29 × 995.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.05x = 2,277,008.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,008.73/1,658.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.31

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