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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.48, 2,287.24 and 995.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.48, 2,287.24 and 995.09 is: 1,372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.48 : 2,287.24 = 995.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.48/2,287.24 = 995.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.48x = 2,287.24 × 995.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.48x = 2,275,995.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,995.73/1,658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.34

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