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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.09, 2,288.27 and 994.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.09, 2,288.27 and 994.91 is: 1,373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.09 : 2,288.27 = 994.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.09/2,288.27 = 994.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.09x = 2,288.27 × 994.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.09x = 2,276,606.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,606.29/1,658.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.03

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