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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.55, 2,288.67 and 995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.55, 2,288.67 and 995.16 is: 1,373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.55 : 2,288.67 = 995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.55/2,288.67 = 995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.55x = 2,288.67 × 995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.55x = 2,277,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,592.84/1,658.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.24

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