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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.69, 2,288.99 and 912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.69, 2,288.99 and 912.70 is: 1,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.69 : 2,288.99 = 912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.69/2,288.99 = 912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.69x = 2,288.99 × 912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.69x = 2,089,161.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,161.17/1,658.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.52

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