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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.38, 2,288.52 and 912.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.38, 2,288.52 and 912.28 is: 1,258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.38 : 2,288.52 = 912.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.38/2,288.52 = 912.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.38x = 2,288.52 × 912.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.38x = 2,087,771.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,771.03/1,658.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.92

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