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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.34, 2,288.57 and 912.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.34, 2,288.57 and 912.33 is: 1,259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.34 : 2,288.57 = 912.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.34/2,288.57 = 912.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.34x = 2,288.57 × 912.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.34x = 2,087,931.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,931.07/1,658.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.05

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