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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.55, 2,288.22 and 995.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.55, 2,288.22 and 995.61 is: 1,373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.55 : 2,288.22 = 995.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.55/2,288.22 = 995.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.55x = 2,288.22 × 995.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.55x = 2,278,174.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,174.71/1,658.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.59

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