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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.35, 2,288.50 and 912.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.35, 2,288.50 and 912.29 is: 1,258.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.35 : 2,288.50 = 912.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.35/2,288.50 = 912.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.35x = 2,288.50 × 912.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.35x = 2,087,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,775.67/1,658.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.95

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