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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.11, 2,288.22 and 912.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.11, 2,288.22 and 912.14 is: 1,258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.11 : 2,288.22 = 912.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.11/2,288.22 = 912.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.11x = 2,288.22 × 912.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.11x = 2,087,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,176.99/1,658.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.77

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