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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.10, 2,287.86 and 1,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.10, 2,287.86 and 1,127.40 is: 1,555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.10 : 2,287.86 = 1,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.10/2,287.86 = 1,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.10x = 2,287.86 × 1,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.10x = 2,579,333.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,333.36/1,658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.60

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