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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.37, 2,288.49 and 912.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.37, 2,288.49 and 912.26 is: 1,258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.37 : 2,288.49 = 912.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.37/2,288.49 = 912.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.37x = 2,288.49 × 912.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.37x = 2,087,686.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,686.44/1,658.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.88

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