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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.16, 2,288.15 and 912.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.16, 2,288.15 and 912.11 is: 1,258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.16 : 2,288.15 = 912.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.16/2,288.15 = 912.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.16x = 2,288.15 × 912.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.16x = 2,087,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,044.50/1,658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.65

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