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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.11, 2,288.10 and 950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.11, 2,288.10 and 950.08 is: 1,311.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.11 : 2,288.10 = 950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.11/2,288.10 = 950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.11x = 2,288.10 × 950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.11x = 2,173,878.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,878.05/1,658.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.06

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