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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.28, 2,284.56 and 1,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.28, 2,284.56 and 1,365.24 is: 1,880.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.28 : 2,284.56 = 1,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.28/2,284.56 = 1,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.28x = 2,284.56 × 1,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.28x = 3,118,972.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,972.69/1,658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.85

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