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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.09, 2,288.37 and 959.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.09, 2,288.37 and 959.47 is: 1,324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.09 : 2,288.37 = 959.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.09/2,288.37 = 959.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.09x = 2,288.37 × 959.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.09x = 2,195,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,622.36/1,658.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.19

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