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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.56, 2,488.88 and 965.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.56, 2,488.88 and 965.54 is: 1,448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.56 : 2,488.88 = 965.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.56/2,488.88 = 965.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.56x = 2,488.88 × 965.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.56x = 2,403,113.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,113.20/1,658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.92

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