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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.43, 2,288.84 and 995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.43, 2,288.84 and 995.66 is: 1,374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.43 : 2,288.84 = 995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.43/2,288.84 = 995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.43x = 2,288.84 × 995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.43x = 2,278,890.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,890.01/1,658.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.12

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