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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658.70, 2,288.97 and 950.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658.70, 2,288.97 and 950.67 is: 1,311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658.70 : 2,288.97 = 950.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658.70/2,288.97 = 950.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658.70x = 2,288.97 × 950.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658.70x = 2,176,055.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,055.11/1,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.90

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